Lexus IS (2001 – 2005) vs Audi A4 Avant (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Audi A4 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 214 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,405 kg. At 4,587 mm, the Audi A4 Avant is 86 mm longer than the Lexus IS.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2001 – 2005
|
Audi
A4 Avant
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 2 | 30 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 155 – 213 hp | 101 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 288 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 9.5 s | 7.1 – 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 215 – 230 km/h | 187 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 11.2 L/100 km | 5.5 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,587 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 – 1,515 kg | 1,325 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.