Audi S4 2008 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Lexus IS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 156 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S4 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km.
The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S4 is 12 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi S4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi S4 has more luggage capacity. Audi S4 has 102 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 4200 | |
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