Lexus SC 2001 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus SC) 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: | 286 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 123 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 109 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
| Lexus SC is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Lexus SC has 111 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 3400 | |
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