2011 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2011 Audi A4 and 2011 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A4 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A4 | IS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
