Lexus LS 2009 vs Audi A8 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 372 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.5 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (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. Note, however, that this Lexus LS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus LS 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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 | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`470 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 13 600 | |
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