Audi RS 4 (2005 – 2008) vs Lexus IS (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 420 hp at most. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 13.4 L/100 km. The Audi RS 4 is the lighter car, from 1,650 kg against 1,675 kg. At 4,658 mm, the Lexus IS is 68 mm longer than the Audi RS 4. The Audi RS 4 dates from 2005 – 2008, the Lexus IS from 2008 – 2012.
| Specification |
Audi
RS 4
2005 – 2008
|
Lexus
IS
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 423 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 505 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.4 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 kg | 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.