Lexus GS (2000 – 2005) vs Volkswagen Passat (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Lexus GS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 283 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.5 s. The Volkswagen Passat uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,252 kg against 1,670 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Lexus GS is 102 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
2000 – 2005
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 283 hp | 101 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 294 – 417 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 7.6 s | 6.5 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 250 km/h | 179 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.1 – 12.3 L/100 km | 5.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 – 4,801 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,800 – 1,801 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,460 – 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 – 2,800 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 – 1,745 kg | 1,252 – 1,749 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.