Audi A4 2015 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 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: | 150 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 58 HP less power than Lexus IS, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 8.6 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) 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: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | 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: | 4.73 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 6 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 480 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 1 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 18 400 | |
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