Audi A8 2002 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 122 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.2 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 A8 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: | 5.05 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 22 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 410 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3000 | |
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