The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 51,900
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 300h is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.3 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
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.2
184.3
111
186.1
184.3 in
Length
186.1 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
XE3
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic 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
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
443 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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
976 mi
Range
706 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
706 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1091 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
