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