2013 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2013 Audi A8 and 2013 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2013 Lexus RX. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2013 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lexus RX. (336 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lexus RX.
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2013 Audi A8 | 2013 Lexus RX | |
Make | Audi | Lexus |
Model | A8 | RX |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 367 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 336 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5267 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2111 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3122 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |