Lexus IS 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 130 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 4.6 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4 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 600 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: | 4.67 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 9200 | |
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