Audi A8 vs Lexus GS-F (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$160
- A8: 2 mpg better, 11.5 in more rear legroom.
- GS-F: 132 hp more, 1.5 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- A8 wins 3 of 7 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A8 | GS-F | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $86,195 | $86,035 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 467 hp | GS-F |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | A8 |
| EV range | 17 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 12.5 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.5 cu ft | 14.0 cu ft | GS-F |
| Rear legroom | 44.3 in | 32.8 in | A8 |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 40.6 in | A8 |
| Length | 208.7 in | 193.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.6 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,475 lb to 5,335 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $85,200 | GS-F RWD $85,010 | $190 |
| GS-F RWD $85,010 | A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $85,200 | $190 |
Cost to run
A8 costs $2,686 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | A8 | GS-F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $86,195 | $86,035 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,547 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,280 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $95,475 | $98,161 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GS-F wins.
A8 wins if Power weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | A8 | 23% |
| Power | GS-F | 28% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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