2009 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Lexus LS. (438 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 851 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LS. (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | R8 | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |
