Audi S8 2012 vs Lexus GS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 253 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 311 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 397 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.9 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S8 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Audi S8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 5.14 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger. Audi S8 is 56 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 530 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. This could mean that the Audi S8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 16 000 | |
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