Lexus CT 2014 vs Audi S3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 201 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 238 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus CT consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | |
| 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: | 4.35 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
| Lexus CT is 3 cm longer than the Audi S3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi S3, which means Lexus CT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`790 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 20 400 | |
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