Volvo S80 2013 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 63 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 151 mm (5.9 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 458 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S80 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 20 200 | |
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