Audi A4 (2001 – 2004) vs Lexus IS (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Audi A4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 214 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,270 kg against 1,405 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Audi A4 is 89 mm longer than the Lexus IS.
| Specification |
Audi
A4
2001 – 2004
|
Lexus
IS
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 31 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 220 hp | 155 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 370 Nm | 195 – 288 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.9 s | 8.4 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 245 km/h | 215 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 10.8 L/100 km | 9.8 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,587 – 4,590 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,270 – 1,600 kg | 1,405 – 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.