Lexus GS 2005 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 24 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 140 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1230 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 116 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 2 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`125 | 2`345 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3000 | |
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