The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 38,500

€ 62,600

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘ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 300h is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S4 TDI.
Lexus IS 300h
Audi S4 TDI
56.3
71.3
79.8
55.3
72.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
55.3 in
110.2
184.3
111.2
187.8
184.3 in
Length
187.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Audi S4 TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.68 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Audi S4 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 S4 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Audi S4 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S4 TDI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
892 mi
Range
581 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data