2018 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2018 Audi A6 vs Lexus LS Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2018 Audi A6 (28 MPG) costs about $2,116 a year to fuel and the 2018 Lexus LS Hybrid (28 MPG) about $2,116.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Audi A6
- Lexus LS Hybrid
Side by side
| Audi A6 | Lexus LS Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,116 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,116 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 25 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 33 MPG |
| 98 cu ft | Passenger volume | 99 cu ft |
| 16 cu ft | Cargo volume | 12 cu ft |
| 311 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 314 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 3.5L 6-cyl |
| 7-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Audi A6 vs Lexus LS Hybrid across model years
- Audi A6
- Lexus LS Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Audi A6 has more cargo space (16 vs. 12 cu ft).
Among 74 2018 midsize cars, the Audi A6 ranks 47th and the Lexus LS Hybrid 46th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Audi A6 is a conventional gas model, while the Lexus LS Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Audi A6 vs. the Lexus LS Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,116 for the Audi A6 and $2,116 for the Lexus LS Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Audi A6, with 16 cu ft of luggage volume versus 12 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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