Lexus CT 2011 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Audi A3. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Lexus CT 2011 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 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 1 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
985 litres | 1220 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`845 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 435 kg | 560 kg | |
| Lexus CT load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 9800 | |
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