Lexus LS 2008 vs Audi A8 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 469 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 107 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 139 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 65 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`640 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5000 | |
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