2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A6 | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
