Compare 2021 Audi A8 vs 2021 Lexus LS

2021 Audi A8
2021 Lexus LS
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L 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 29 $86,251 $93,750
LS LS 500h RWD 25 33 $83,260 $90,500
Pricing
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
7.4
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 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 41
Passenger Capacity
5 5
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 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 )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 13.1
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.8 14
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.7 21.7
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
42.2 39.4
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/45HR19 P245/50VR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P255/45HR19 P245/50VR19
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4773 4905
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 9 19 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 9 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA
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
NA NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183 3.5 L/210
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 5000 416 @ 6000
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 27
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.15
Trans Order Code
DA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.79
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.88
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
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
8 10
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.46
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 5.17
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A8 Lexus LS
Body Style
quattro LWB Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 8.4

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