Lexus IS (2005 – 2012) vs Audi S4 (2005 – 2007): specs compared

The Audi S4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 344 hp against 310 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,570 kg against 1,660 kg.

Specification Lexus IS Lexus IS 2005 – 2012 Audi S4 Audi S4 2005 – 2007
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2005 – 2012 2005 – 2007
Body style — —
Variants 3 2
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 177 – 310 hp 344 hp
Torque 251 – 400 Nm 410 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.6 – 8.9 s 5.6 – 5.8 s
Top speed 215 – 230 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km 12.3 – 13.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,575 mm 4,587 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,773 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,427 mm
Wheelbase 2,731 mm 2,649 mm
Curb weight 1,570 – 1,599 kg 1,660 – 1,705 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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