Lexus IS 2009 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 68 NM less than Audi A5. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Lexus IS is 1 cm longer than the Audi A5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 155 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 10 600 | |
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