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Compare Lexus GS vs Saab 9-5 Sedan

Lexus GS
2020 Lexus GS
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$51,395
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Saab 9-5 Sedan
2012 Saab 9-5 Sedan
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$36,525
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
18.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³

Photos

Lexus GS
2016-2020 Lexus GS Three Quarter Rear Left Side View
2016-2020 Lexus GS Infotainment System
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Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
311 hp @ 6400 rpm
220 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,726 lbs
N/A
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
25 MPG
City
20 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
18 gallons
Cruising Range City
348 miles
360 miles
Cruising Range Highway
487.2 miles
594 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
192.1 in
197.2 in
Height
57.3 in
57.8 in
Max Width
72.4 in
73.3 in
Front Width
62 in
62.4 in
Rear Width
62.6 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
111.7 in
Ground Clearance
5.1 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.3 in
57 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.5 in
58.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.8 in
38.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
36.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.7 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.1 in
58 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
18.4 ft³
18.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
37.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
17" x 7.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
4-link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/45VR18
P225/55HR17
Rear Tire
P235/45VR18
P225/55HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Liquid Platinum
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Obsidian
  • Smoky Granite Mica
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Chateau, Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Flaxen, Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Jet Black, Leather-appointed seats
  • Parchment, Leather-appointed seats

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
Saab Cars North America suspended warranties on all models on December 19, 2011.
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