Audi S4 2011 vs Lexus GS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Lexus GS) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 343 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 95 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite less power, Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi S4 is smaller. Audi S4 is 13 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 482 litres | |
| Audi S4 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Audi S4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 14 200 | |
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