Audi V8 (1988 – 1994) vs Lexus LS (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Audi V8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.5 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,796 kg. At 5,001 mm, the Lexus LS is 127 mm longer than the Audi V8.
| Specification |
Audi
V8
1988 – 1994
|
Lexus
LS
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1994 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 – 280 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 340 – 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.9 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 12.5 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,874 mm | 5,001 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,715 kg | 1,796 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.