Audi A5 2009 vs Lexus IS 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 38 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 98 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | 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 | 4.58 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`155 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 4600 | |
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