Lexus LS 2009 vs Audi A8 2010
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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus LS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A8 can be equipped with front wheel drive and 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: | 4.6 - 5.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 4.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A8 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 - 445 HP | 210 - 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 466 - 520 NM | 350 - 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.6 - 7.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 - 10.2 | 6.3 - 9.5 | |
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Lexus LS petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 - 145 mm (5.3 - 5.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`640 | ~ 2`547 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 15 000 | |
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