The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (07 - 11)
€ 32,500
€ 30,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 Lexus IS 250 is 5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.2
71.9
80.3
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
56.2 in
107.5
180.1
110.6
185.2
180.1 in
Length
185.2 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
XE2
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
412 mi
Range
569 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
