Lexus LS 2017 vs Audi A8 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A8) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 135 HP more power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 5.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller. Lexus LS is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 505 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Lexus LS has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.9 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`765 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | 39 600 | |
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