2013 Audi A6 vs 2013 Lexus GS - The Car Connection

2013 Audi A6

2013 Lexus GS

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4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	25	33	$39,246	$42,200
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	25	33	$39,246	$42,200
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	20	30	$41,292	$44,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	20	30	$41,292	$44,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium	18	27	$46,872	$50,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium Plus	18	27	$46,872	$50,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Prestige	18	27	$46,872	$50,400
S6 4-Door Sedan Prestige	17	27	$66,868	$71,900

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS 350 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	26	$46,314	$49,800
GS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	28	$43,945	$47,250
GS 450h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	29	34	$55,291	$59,450

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,246

$46,314

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,200

$49,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$703 / month

$830 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Traditional looks disguise this Audi's brilliance: it's a blast to drive in either 3.0T trim or S6 spec.

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 gains a little confidence and connectivity, while its competition gains some weight and complexity.

TCC Likes

Strong performance (3.0T, S6)
Great gas mileage (2.0T)
Striking interior design

Feels poised across the board
Catchy styling hooks
Eighteen ways to find front-seat comfort

TCC Dislikes

Nowhere near as appealing as the A7
Somewhat numb steering
Good for four, not five

F Sport ride gets harsh
Gas mileage at the low end of luxury
Roofline's more formal than before

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.100

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.500

57.300

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.200

109.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.800

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.300

55.700

Front Leg Room (in)

41.300

42.300

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.500

Second Leg Room (in)

37.400

36.300

Front Head Room (in)

37.200

38.000

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.100

62.000

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.600

5.700

Length, Overall (in)

193.900

190.700

Height, Overall (in)

57.800

57.900

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.700

62.600

Wheelbase (in)

114.600

112.200

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.800

72.400

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.100

14.300

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

12.200 x 0.700

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.600 x - TBD -

13.100 x 1.200

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.800

17.400

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.100

13.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.000

34.200

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.800

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P225/50R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T155/70D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P225/50R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3980

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

277 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

3.5L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300 - 6000

306 @ 6400

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.401

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.717

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.633

3.224

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.043

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.848

3.769

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.586

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.829-0.608

3.520

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

Lexus GS 350

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2012)

4 (2012)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

8.7

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