Audi A6 2018 vs Lexus GS 2016
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A6) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Lexus GS) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 159 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 279 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 4.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 13.40 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 GS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi Q8 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 6 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 5 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: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Lexus GS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`235 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 465 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Lexus GS. Therefore, Audi A6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 19 400 | |
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