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: | 306 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 63 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1130 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | 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. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.1 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`250 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 11 400 | |
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