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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006
VS

Chevrolet SSR

5.3 i V8

300 hp5326 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedPickup2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    977 km
    607 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
290hp216kW
300hp224kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
449Nm331lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
2,159kg4,760lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
112.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
47.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
977km607mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,293cc262cu in
5,326cc325cu in
Length
5,015mm197in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,490mm59in
1,631mm64in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,946mm116in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
-
Trunk volume
570L
-
Max trunk volume-
1,130L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
84L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V85,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
47.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 has 10 hp more than Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
449 Nm
331 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
2,159 kg
4,760 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V87.6 s

Although Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 has more power, Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 5.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
977 km
607 mi
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
688 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
2,159 kg
4,760 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 in
Range score
977 km
607 mi
688 km
428 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Is 349 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 560 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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