Audi A8 2002 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 45 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.1 | |
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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: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1000 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 19 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 10 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: | 12.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 8000 | |
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