The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 44,300
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
185.1
184.3 in
Length
185.1 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.04 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
976 mi
Range
654 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
