Audi A3 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 68 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 68 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 4 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 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 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`975 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4600 | |
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