Audi A8 2000 vs Chrysler LHS 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A8) 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 (Chrysler LHS) 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: | 225 HP | 257 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 348 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 32 HP less power than Chrysler LHS, but torque is 132 NM more than Chrysler LHS. Despite less power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 10.9 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler LHS, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 730 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A8 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A8 is 25 cm shorter than the Chrysler LHS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 530 litres | |
| Audi A8 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler LHS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
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