Audi A6 2001 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 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 ES) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 33 HP less power than Lexus ES, but torque is 72 NM more than Lexus ES. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.2 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 860 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 410 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 141 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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