Lexus CT 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 61 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus CT can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus CT version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus CT is larger. Lexus CT is 3 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus CT is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus CT has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Lexus CT uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 119 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6400 | |
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