The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 38,500

€ 46,300

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 300h is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.2
184.3
110.6
185.2
184.3 in
Length
185.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.94 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
XE3
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
976 mi
Range
593 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
137.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data