Lexus IS (2013 – 2016) vs Audi S3 Sedan (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Lexus IS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 310 hp against 300 hp. The Audi S3 Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. The Audi S3 Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,505 kg against 1,555 kg. At 4,666 mm, the Lexus IS is 211 mm longer than the Audi S3 Sedan.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2013 – 2016
|
Audi
S3 Sedan
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 181 – 310 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 216 – 376 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.6 s | 4.9 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 6.9 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,555 – 1,695 kg | 1,505 – 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.