2019 Audi A6 vs 2019 Lexus GS - The Car Connection

2019 Audi A6

2019 Lexus GS

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$50,856	$54,100
A6 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$55,368	$58,900
A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$50,856	$54,100
A6 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$55,368	$58,900
A6 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$55,368	$58,900

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GS 300 F SPORT RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$47,773	$51,450
GS GS 300 RWD	22	32	$43,580	$46,860
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,350	$50,915
GS GS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$50,488	$54,355
GS GS 350 F SPORT RWD	19	27	$48,885	$52,610
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,657	$51,245
GS F RWD	16	24	$78,678	$84,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,856

$47,773

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,100

$51,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$902 / month

$858 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury sedan that skips flash and fast for a comfortable ride with an understated exterior.

The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side.

TCC Likes

Quiet ride
Plenty of passing power
Comfortable interior

Good value among competitors
Fun, fire-breathing V-8 option
Competitive fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Same interior room as outgoing version
Trunk is only average
Very understated

Limited tech
Poorly functioning infotainment system
Base engine is breathless

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.7

Front Head Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

36.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.2

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.4

192.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.4

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

115.1

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

18.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P235/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P265/35VR19

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

241 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.86

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.72

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.60

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

3.13

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

Lexus GS

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

7.4

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3805

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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