Lexus CT 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus CT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A3) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 71 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 208 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.6 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 | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 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`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5600 | |
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