Audi A5 2009 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 32 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 248 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi A5 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 420 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 155 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 4600 | |
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