Audi A6 2014 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 31 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 458 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 72 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 20 200 | |
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