Audi A3 2013 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus CT) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Lexus CT. Despite the higher power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus CT, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1220 litres | 985 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus CT may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus CT, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`260 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 435 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Lexus CT. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8600 | |
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