Audi A5 8T or Lexus IS XE30?

2007–2016 vs 2013–2020 · Coupe/Liftback/Convertible vs Sedan

In short

Length: A5 8T 4,733 mm, IS XE30 4,665 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: A5 8T 4.4 l/100 km, IS XE30 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: A5 8T 105–200 kW, IS XE30 150–229 kW.
Standard equipment: A5 8T 30 items (Attraction), IS XE30 36 items (Business).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A5 8T2007–2016 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus IS XE302013–2020 · 7 engines · Business, Executive, F Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A5 8T2007–2016no listings	Lexus IS XE302013–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,625 mm–4,733 mm	Length4,665 mm
Width	Width1,854 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,372 mm–1,391 mm	Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,751 mm–2,810 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l–480 l	Trunk volume450 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,590 kg–1,695 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–64 l	Fuel tank66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2016	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Liftback, Convertible	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines7
Power	Power105–200 kW (143–272 hp)	Power150–229 kW (204–311 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelHybrid, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · IS 300h
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · IS 350
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Business
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Attraction	Items in the base trim36 · Business
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim44 · F Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
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✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
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 A5 8T or Lexus IS XE30?

Length: Audi A5 8T 4,733 mm, Lexus IS XE30 4,665 mm (a 68 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,810 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 480 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A5 8T or Lexus IS XE30?

The most frugal Audi A5 8T uses 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150); the most frugal Lexus IS XE30 4.7 l/100 km (IS 300h).

Which is more powerful — Audi A5 8T or Lexus IS XE30?

The strongest Audi A5 8T makes 200 kW (272 hp) (3.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Lexus IS XE30 229 kW (311 hp) (IS 350).

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