2021 Audi A4 vs 2021 Lexus IS - The Car Connection

2021 Audi A4

#3 in Wagons

2021 Lexus IS

#9 in Luxury Small Sedans

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Premium 40 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 Sedan Premium 40 TFSI quattro	24	31	$36,755	$39,100
A4 Sedan Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro	24	31	$36,755	$39,100
A4 Sedan Prestige 40 TFSI quattro	24	31	$36,755	$39,100
A4 Sedan S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$38,447	$40,900
A4 Sedan S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$38,447	$40,900
A4 Sedan S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$38,447	$40,900
A4 allroad Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	30	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	30	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	30	$41,924	$44,600
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	28	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	28	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	28	$46,907	$49,900

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IS 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS IS 300 AWD	19	26	$38,130	$41,000
IS IS 300 RWD	21	31	$36,270	$39,000
IS IS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$41,757	$44,900
IS IS 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$39,897	$42,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,755

$38,130

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,100

$41,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$652 / month

$683 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi A4 blends a conservative luxury compact car with spicy performance and robust wagon flavors.

The 2021 Lexus IS doesn’t gain any ground on the more performance-oriented compact sedans, but it’s priced right.

TCC Likes

Clean interior
Comfortable ride
A4 Allroad is capable off road…

Improved infotainment access
Sporty steering and handling
Good standard features

TCC Dislikes

Conservative looks
Cramped trunk
Touchscreen looks like an afterthought

AWD hump in driver’s footwell
Competition does it better
Recycled powertrains

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

32.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

44.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

56.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

111

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

187.5

185.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

13.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P235/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3682

3847

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 1450

236 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 4200

260 @ 6600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.04

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A4 Sedan

Lexus IS

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

8.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Audi A4

2021 Audi A4 is here; 2020s are gone
Lease: From $379 per month for 36 months
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Finance: From 1.49% APR for 60 months

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2021 Lexus IS

2021 Lexus IS arrives soon; 2020s sold out
Lease: From $349 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $2,000 cash + $1,500 loyalty
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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