Lexus IS 2020 vs Audi S4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 43 HP less power than Audi S4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi S4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.5 | |
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The Audi S4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi S4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Audi S4 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus IS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Used also on Audi S5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi S4 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 174 litres less trunk space than the Audi S4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi S4, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`186 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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