Car comparison

Lexus GS IV 450hvsLexus GS I 300

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

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Lexus GS IV

450h

292 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDCVTSedan2012-2015
VS

Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    292 hp
    218 kW
  • Highest torque
    352 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IV450hLexusGS I300
Power
292hp218kW
208hp155kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,965mm195in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
405L
404L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus GS IV 450hLexus GS I 300PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV 450h: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IV450h6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IV450hLexusGS I300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
292 hp
218 kW
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW

Lexus GS IV 450h has 84 hp more than Lexus GS I 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS I 300 and Lexus GS IV 450h: 84 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 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 IV450h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS I300
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h5.9 s
LexusGS I3008.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus GS I 300: 2.9 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 IV450h
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus GS I 300: 4.3 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 IV450h
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
1,065 km
661 mi
LexusGS I300
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS IV450h
292 hp
218 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 IV450h
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
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

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 IV450h
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Lexus GS IV 450h 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 IV450h
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 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 IV450h
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IV450hLexusGS I300
Power
292 hp
218 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
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
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 IV 450hLexus GS I 300
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Is 2.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 303 km (188 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lexus GS I 300

  • Is 140 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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