Lexus LS 2020 vs Audi S8 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus LS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi S8 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus LS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.4 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | 4.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Lexus LS is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 - 416 HP | 571 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 599 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 5.5 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus LS. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 11.2 | 11.5 | |
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Lexus LS petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi S8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus LS is 5 cm longer than the Audi S8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 505 litres | |
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Audi S8 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi S8, which means Lexus LS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`739 kg | ~ 2`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`278 kg | ~ 2`220 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 461 kg | ~ 615 kg | |
| Lexus LS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem less than Audi S8. Therefore, Audi S8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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