The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 32,500
€ 41,700
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
412 mi
Range
485 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
