Lexus LS (2012 – 2017) vs Hyundai Equus (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 445 hp against 430 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.8 s. The Hyundai Equus has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 209 km/h. At 5,210 mm, the Lexus LS is 51 mm longer than the Hyundai Equus.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
2012 – 2017
|
Hyundai
Equus
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2017 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 360 – 394 hp | 334 – 429 hp |
| Torque | 470 – 522 Nm | 395 – 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 6.0 s | 5.8 – 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 240 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,090 – 5,210 mm | 5,159 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,455 – 1,481 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,969 – 3,091 mm | 3,045 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,920 – 2,320 kg | 1,930 – 2,035 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.