Volvo S80 2009 vs Lexus GS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 285 HP | 307 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 368 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 22 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 32 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 3 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 360 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6800 | |
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