Audi A4 2011 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) 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 IS) 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: | 177 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 31 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 130 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 980 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 4 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 15 800 | |
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