Lexus LS 2000 vs Audi A8 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 48 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 33 NM less than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A8 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A8 2004 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 52 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: | 10.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.7 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`350 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5000 | |
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