Lexus IS 2008 vs Audi A3 2008

 
Lexus IS
2008 - 2013
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 208 HP200 HP
Torque: 252 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds7.3 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving.
Lexus IS engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 28 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.310.3
The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Lexus IS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle530 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway720 km on highway
Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Engine production duration: 17 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on Lexus GSInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.24 m
Width: 1.80 m1.76 m
Height: 1.15 m1.42 m
Lexus IS is larger, but lower.
Lexus IS is 34 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 28 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 165 litres260 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
420 litres674 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 95 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Lexus IS 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 254 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0701`985
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Average price (€): 46006200
Pros and Cons: Lexus IS has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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