The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 71,700

€ 38,500

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS4 is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
Audi RS4
Lexus IS 300h
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104
180.7
110.2
184.3
180.7 in
Length
184.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
Lexus IS 300h
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %

General
Audi RS4
Lexus IS 300h
B7 (8E)
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi RS4
Lexus IS 300h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BNS
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Audi RS4
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
11 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
253.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
79.5 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data