The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 59,600
€ 27,700
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus GS 430 is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI.
Lexus GS 430
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.6
71.5
79.4
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
190
108.6
190.5
190 in
Length
190.5 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3375 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4577 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
13.51 %
General
Lexus GS 430
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
S19
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BXE*
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
4
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
104 hp
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
Performance
Lexus GS 430
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
27 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
387 mi
Range
654 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
654 mi
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
216 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
