Lexus LS 2009 vs Audi A8 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 302 NM less than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus LS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus LS 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1142 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`660 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 16 000 | |
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