2015 Audi A4 vs 2015 Lexus IS 250

When you start shopping for a high-quality luxury car in the Clearwater FL area, you will have plenty of options. You’ll be able to try out comfortable interiors, test the most powerful engines, and try your hand at convenient infotainment systems.

Audi A4

Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy	22 City / 31 Hwy MPG *
Horsepower	220 @ 4450 rpm
Torque	258 @ 1500 rpm
Rear Passenger Legroom	35.2 in
Rear Passenger Headroom	37.5 in

Lexus IS 250

Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy	21 City / 30 Hwy MPG *
Horsepower	204 @ 6400 rpm
Torque	185 @ 4800 rpm
Rear Passenger Legroom	32.2 in
Rear Passenger Headroom	36.9 in

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If you’re looking for a luxury car in the Clearwater and Tampa area, the sport sedan is a popular option in the compact car class, and the 2015 Audi A4 and the Lexus IS 250 are both contenders. While these cars are similar in some ways, there are key areas in which the Audi A4 stands out in comparison to the Lexus IS 250.

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Performance

Most buyers choose a sport sedan for the improved performance. In this case, the Audi A4’s 220 horsepower and 258 torque provides considerably more power than the 204 horsepower and 185 torque respectively provided by the Lexus. As a driver, this means you have increased response time, without requiring more stops at the gas station.

The drivetrain is another important consideration in sport sedans as it dictates how the car will handle in various conditions. The 2015 A4 has all-wheel drive, which means you’ll have more traction in wet weather. The Lexus IS 250 features rear wheel drive, and this can present some handling problems when driving on rain-drenched Clearwater, FL streets.

Fuel Economy

While performance vehicles generally provide less fuel economy, the 22 MPG city / 31 MPG hwy mileage of the Audi A4 beats out the 21 MPG city / 30 MPG hwy provided by the Lexus. While this may not seem like much of a difference, those additional miles add up quickly over a tank of gas, allowing you to drive much further before needing to refuel, and at today’s gas prices, that is an important consideration when purchasing a new car. Considering how much more power the Audi A4 offers than the Lexus IS 250, the fuel mileage is quite impressive.

Passenger Comfort

Passenger comfort is also worth considering, especially if you plan on using your vehicle as a family car. The 2015 Audi A4 provides 35.2 inches of legroom and 37.5 inches of headroom for backseat passengers, compared with only 32.2 inches and 36.9 inches afforded by the 2015 Lexus IS 250. This means that your passengers will have a bit more space in the A4, which can make a huge difference in comfort levels on long trips.