Audi A8 2010 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: | 372 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 466 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 5 HP more power than Lexus LS, but torque is 21 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.2 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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: | 3 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: | 5.14 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`525 | 2`654 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 11 000 | |
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