Lexus LS 2012 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: | 386 HP | 372 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.5 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1250 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 5.09 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.5 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`455 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 13 200 | |
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