Lexus GS 2012 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 27 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 34 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 530 litres | |
| 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): | 1`795 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 11 000 | |
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