Audi A3 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 48 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A3 is 40 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | 420 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS 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 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4600 | |
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