Audi S3 2013 vs Lexus CT 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 201 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 238 NM more than Lexus CT. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 3.6 | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus CT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Lexus CT 2014 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Lexus CT 2014 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
| Audi S3 is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus CT, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Lexus CT, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`790 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 12 600 | |
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