Lexus LS 2003 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 57 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 33 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Lexus LS is 10 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 546 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 24 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3800 | |
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