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 Torque @ RPM |
236 @ 1450
|
258 @ 1650
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
201 @ 4475
|
241 @ 5200
|
| 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
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| 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
|
| 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 - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
32 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
11 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
45 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
90 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
110 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
72 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Length, Overall |
187 in
|
185 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
22 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
22 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,726 lbs
|
3,715 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
420
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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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