Lexus LS 2009 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: | 380 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.9 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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: | 20 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. | |||
| Audi A8 2007 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2007 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 10 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: | 11.7 meters | 12.6 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. | |||
| 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`470 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 7400 | |
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