Lexus GS 2012 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus GS) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Audi A6), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 98 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 155 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| 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) | 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: | 4.85 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: | 482 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 48 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 11 400 | |
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