Car comparison

Lexus GS I 300vsLexus GS IV 350

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

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Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Lexus GS IV 350

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    376 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Lexus GS I 300

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS I300LexusGS IV350
Power
208hp155kW
306hp228kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
46.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,997cc183cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,965mm195in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
404L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus GS I 300Lexus GS IV 350PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 350: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm
LexusGS IV3506,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS I300LexusGS IV350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW

Lexus GS IV 350 has 98 hp more than Lexus GS I 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS I 300 and Lexus GS IV 350: 98 hp (73 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
LexusGS IV350
376 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
LexusGS IV350
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusGS IV350
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I3008.8 s
LexusGS IV3506.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Lexus GS I 300: 2.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS I 300 and Lexus GS IV 350: 0.7 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
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
LexusGS IV350
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
762 km
473 mi
LexusGS IV350
589 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
211 km/h
131 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
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Lexus GS IV 350 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
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 s
LexusGS IV350
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.2 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
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS I300LexusGS IV350
Power
208 hp
155 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
762 km
473 mi
589 km
366 mi
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 GS I 300Lexus GS IV 350
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS I 300

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Has 98 hp more
  • Has 101 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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