2021 Audi A8 vs 2021 Lexus LS - The Car Connection

2021 Audi A8

#9 in Luxury Large Cars

2021 Lexus LS

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55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro	17	26	$81,312	$86,500
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$90,148	$95,900
A8 L 60 TFSI quattro	15	23	$92,968	$98,900
S8 4.0 TFSI	13	22	$123,048	$130,900

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LS 500 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS LS 500 AWD	17	27	$72,911	$79,250
LS LS 500 F SPORT AWD	17	27	$76,223	$82,850
LS LS 500 F SPORT RWD	18	29	$73,232	$79,600
LS LS 500 RWD	18	29	$69,920	$76,000
LS LS 500h AWD	23	31	N/A	N/A
LS LS 500h RWD	25	33	N/A	N/A

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Invoice Price

$81,312

$72,911

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$86,500

$79,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1442 / month

$1321 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A worthy flagship, the 2021 Audi A8 is thoroughly modern and eminently comfortable.

Though not perfect, the 2021 Lexus LS is a sublime hauler that’s exceptionally comfortable and thrills with its details.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Modern and luxurious interior
Thoroughly refined

Sharp style
Plush digs inside
Surprisingly frugal

TCC Dislikes

Screens galore can confuse
Priced for the elite
Styling may be too conservative

Steering imprecision
Springy ride
Artificial hybrid powertrain noise

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

38.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

56.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

37.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.6

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.3

Wheelbase (in)

123.2

123

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.6

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

64.3

Length, Overall (in)

208.7

206.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.5

16.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.2

39.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P245/50VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P245/50VR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4773

4905

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

442 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.5 L/210

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

416 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.15

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.79

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.88

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.19

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.92

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

2.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.35

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.46

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

5.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8 L

Lexus LS

Body Style

quattro LWB Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.5

8.4

2021 Audi A8

2021 Audi A8 is stocked in small numbers
Lease: Up to $6,795 lease cash
Rebates: Up to $5,000 cash
Finance: From 0.49% APR for 60 months

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2021 Lexus LS

2021 Lexus LS arriving; 2020s sold out
Lease: From $839 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $3,000 cash
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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