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Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet IIvsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lancia Thema (LX)

3.0 V6 Multijet II

239 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2014
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    239 hp
    178 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    462 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet IIAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
239hp178kW
211hp157kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,038kg4,493lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,472kg5,450lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,066mm199in
5,265mm207in
Width
1,906mm75in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
3,052mm120in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,640mm65in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
462L
335L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
78L
CO2 emissions-
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet IIAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0PowerTorque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II4,000 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.04,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet IIAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
31.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II has 28 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
2,038 kg
4,493 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,920 kg
4,233 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,238 km
769 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet IIAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
239 hp
178 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,038 kg
4,493 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
-
146 g/km
Trunk score
462 L
16.3 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet IIAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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