Compare 2011 Audi A8 vs 2011 Lexus LS

2011 Audi A8
2011 Lexus LS
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4-Door Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A8 4-Door Sedan 17 27 $72,587 $78,050
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4-Door Sedan AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
LS 460 4-Door Sedan AWD 16 23 $61,797 $69,435
LS 460 4-Door Sedan L AWD 16 23 $66,732 $74,980
LS 460 4-Door Sedan L RWD 16 24 $64,681 $72,675
LS 460 4-Door Sedan RWD 16 24 $59,746 $67,130
LS 600h L 4-Door Sedan Hybrid 19 23 $99,904 $112,250
Pricing
Invoice Price
$72,587
$61,797
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$78,050
$69,435
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1301 / month
$1157 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.8
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
Suave styling, an impeccable cabin, innovative cabin tech, and a lean, athletic driving feel earn the 2011 Audi A8 a spot in the top tier. The 2011 Lexus LS sedans deliver a luxury-liner ride and hushed interior, with some options that are unmatched by all but ultra-luxury brands, but they sorely lack driving involvement.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Midsize cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 55.4
Second Leg Room (in)
38.7 35.8
Front Head Room (in)
37.2 38.0
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 55.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 58.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
114.9 103.0
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 37.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 56.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4 43.7
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
117.8 116.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.7 73.8
Track Width, Front (in)
64.7 63.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.72 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
202.2 199.2
Height, Overall (in)
57.5 58.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.4 63.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.6 18.0
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x 1.34 14.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x 0.87 13.1 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.7 22.2
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 3.2
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 11.7-18.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.0 37.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R19 P235/50R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P255/45R19 P235/50R18
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - P235/50R18
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4409 4597
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
19 x - TBD - 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 18 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
12.0 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140 100
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V8
Fuel System
FSI Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
328 @ 3500 344 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
4.2L/254 4.6L/281
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
372 @ 6800 357 @ 6400
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 16
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.20 3.13
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.46
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/manual shift
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17 4.60
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 1.86
Trans Type
8 8
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 1.23
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 2.18
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.72
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
Audi A8 Lexus LS 460
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Adaptive Air Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Adaptive Air Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 10.4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 3

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