Lexus GS 2000 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 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 belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 39 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 76 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.1 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1120 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 36 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.7 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`120 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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