Lexus IS 2013 vs Audi A4 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.3 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 17 200 | |
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