Audi A4 B6 or Lexus IS XE10?

2000–2004 vs 1999–2005 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A4 B6 4,573 mm, IS XE10 4,400 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: A4 B6 460 l, IS XE10 400 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B6 5.3 l/100 km, IS XE10 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B6 74–162 kW, IS XE10 114–160 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B6 23 items (Attraction), IS XE10 20 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B62000–2004 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus IS XE101999–2005 · 7 engines · S, Sport, SE, Limited EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B62000–2004no listings	Lexus IS XE101999–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,547 mm–4,573 mm	Length4,400 mm
Width	Width1,766 mm–1,778 mm	Width1,720 mm–1,725 mm
Height	Height1,391 mm–1,428 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume315 l–460 l	Trunk volume310 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,540 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2004	Production years1999–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines7
Power	Power74–162 kW (101–220 hp)	Power114–160 kW (155–218 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 100	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · IS 200
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 3.0 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · IS 300
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Attraction	Items in the base trim20 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Ambiente	Items in the top trim30 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B6 or Lexus IS XE10?

Length: Audi A4 B6 4,573 mm, Lexus IS XE10 4,400 mm (a 173 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 460 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B6 or Lexus IS XE10?

The most frugal Audi A4 B6 uses 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 100); the most frugal Lexus IS XE10 9.3 l/100 km (IS 200).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B6 or Lexus IS XE10?

The strongest Audi A4 B6 makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 quattro); the strongest Lexus IS XE10 160 kW (218 hp) (IS 300).

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