2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 1460 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. 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, 2009 Lexus LS (522 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A4 | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
