Car comparison

Lexus GS IV 450hvsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 460 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 IV · Facelift 2009

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

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
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    466 Nm
    344 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IV450hLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
292hp218kW
367hp274kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
466Nm344lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,640kg5,820lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
405L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
84L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus GS IV 450hLexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV 450h: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IV450h6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IV450hLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
292 hp
218 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has 75 hp more than Lexus GS IV 450h.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 75 hp (56 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
466 Nm
344 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V86.3 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has more power, Lexus GS IV 450h is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 0.4 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 5.4 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
724 km
450 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IV450hLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
466 Nm
344 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 340 km (212 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 114 Nm more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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