Audi A5 2008 vs Lexus IS 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus IS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 18 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 148 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.15 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 5 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 24 cm higher. | |||
| 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. Audi A5 has 155 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 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`260 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 4600 | |
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