Audi A8 2007 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 350 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 30 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.8 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 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 | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 13 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 2 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: | 12.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.9 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`450 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 13 000 | |
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