Lexus GS 2000 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 1 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Audi A6. Despite less power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 11.3 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 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 2001: 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: | 10 years | 5 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 | 434 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 81 litres more 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`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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