Audi A8 2002 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 116 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 136 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 12.0 | |
| Audi A8 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 850 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 25 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 515 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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 GS, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`380 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`670 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 450 kg | |
| Audi A8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem more than Lexus GS. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3800 | |
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