Lexus IS 2016 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 88 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 23 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.5 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 481 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 175 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`102 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 200 | |
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