Audi A8 1999 vs Lexus LS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 29 HP more power than Lexus LS, but torque is 7 NM less than Lexus LS. Despite the higher power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 12.1 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 5.03 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 3 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 552 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 27 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.9 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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