Lexus IS 2009 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 128 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 4.8 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A4 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 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: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 102 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.2 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): | no data | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9200 | |
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