Audi A4 B7 or Lexus IS XE20?

2004–2008 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: A4 B7 4,601 mm, IS XE20 4,660 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: A4 B7 460 l, IS XE20 400 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B7 5.6 l/100 km, IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B7 75–188 kW, IS XE20 110–311 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B7 25 items (Attraction), IS XE20 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B72004–2008 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus IS XE202005–2013 · 9 engines · Base, Executive, Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B72004–2008no listings	Lexus IS XE202005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,573 mm–4,601 mm	Length4,575 mm–4,660 mm
Width	Width1,772 mm–1,778 mm	Width1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Height	Height1,391 mm–1,451 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,655 mm	Wheelbase2,730 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume315 l–460 l	Trunk volume378 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,350 kg–1,755 kg	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,805 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–70 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2008	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines9
Power	Power75–188 kW (102–256 hp)	Power110–311 kW (150–423 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.1	Displacement (l)2.2–5.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · IS 200d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.2 FSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · IS F
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed270 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Attraction	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim41 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
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 · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
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 B7 or Lexus IS XE20?

Length: Lexus IS XE20 4,660 mm, Audi A4 B7 4,601 mm (a 59 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,730 vs 2,655 mm. Boot: 400 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B7 or Lexus IS XE20?

The most frugal Audi A4 B7 uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal Lexus IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km (IS 200d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B7 or Lexus IS XE20?

The strongest Audi A4 B7 makes 188 kW (256 hp) (3.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Lexus IS XE20 311 kW (423 hp) (IS F).

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