Audi A5 Sportback vs. Lexus IS 300
$46,300
$40,535
Highlights
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$46,300
|
$40,535
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 36 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
201 hp
|
241 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/121
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
201 @ 4475
|
241 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
236 @ 1450
|
258 @ 1650
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 36 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40HR18
|
P235/45VR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40HR18
|
P235/45VR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
90 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
45 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
32 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
110 in
|
| Length, Overall |
187 in
|
185 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
72 in
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
11 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
22 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
22 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,726 lbs
|
3,715 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
420
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or the 2025 Lexus IS 300?
The 2025 Audi A5 Sportback is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus IS 300 with 29 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or the 2025 Lexus IS 300?
The 2025 Lexus IS 300 is cheaper than the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback with a $40,535 starting MSRP versus a $46,300 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback or the 2025 Lexus IS 300?
The 2025 Audi A5 Sportback and the 2025 Lexus IS 300 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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