Lexus LS 2008 vs Audi A8 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 469 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.9 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 3 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 | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.3 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`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8200 | |
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