Lexus GS (2005 – 2008) vs Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2005 – 2007): specs compared
The Lexus GS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 339 hp against 303 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,547 kg against 1,605 kg. At 4,996 mm, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo is 170 mm longer than the Lexus GS.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
2005 – 2008
|
Chevrolet
Monte Carlo
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 – 339 hp | 213 – 307 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 417 Nm | 290 – 438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 7.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 211 – 249 km/h | 180 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 11.4 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,996 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,430 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,807 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,605 – 1,890 kg | 1,547 – 1,565 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.