Lexus GS 2012 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 352 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 8 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine: The primary issue with all engines in this series is excessive oil consumption. This is often caused by scoring in the cylinders due to catalytic converter debris entering the combustion chambers.
Another ... More about Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 125 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`305 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 11 400 | |
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