Audi A8 2010 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 130 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 52 NM more than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus LS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus LS 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 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 8 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 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`530 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 13 000 | |
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