Lexus LS 2006 vs Audi A8 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 45 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.9 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus LS is 10 cm longer than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 500 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 9 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`515 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4800 | |
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