Lexus IS 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 28 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 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 A3) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus IS is 40 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 95 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6200 | |
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