Car comparison

Lexus GS IV 450hvsLexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8

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 LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IV450hLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
292hp218kW
290hp216kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
5,015mm197in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
405L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
84L
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 LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV 450h: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IV450h6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IV450hLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
292 hp
218 kW
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW

Lexus GS IV 450h has 2 hp more than Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Lexus GS IV 450h: 2 hp (1 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 0.2 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 2.4 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
977 km
607 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
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

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
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

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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IV450hLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
977 km
607 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS IV 450hLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 82 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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