Lexus IS 2013 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus IS) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Audi A6) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 59 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 7.4 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) 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 | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus IS scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 10 800 | |
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