Audi RS 3 vs. Lexus IS 500
$67,500
$59,520
Highlights
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$67,500
|
$59,520
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-5
|
Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
394 hp
|
472 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
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
394 @ 5600
|
472 @ 7100
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-5
|
Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/151
|
5.0 L/303
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
369 @ 2250
|
395 @ 4800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/30YR19
|
P235/40YR19
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/35YR19
|
P265/35YR19
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 9 in
|
19 X 9.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
34 ft
|
Measurements
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
90 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
72 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
32 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Trunk Volume |
11 ft³
|
11 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
63 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
110 in
|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
187 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
45 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,627 lbs
|
3,891 lbs
|
Safety
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Optional
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Parking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
320
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2027 Audi RS 3 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
14 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Audi RS 3 or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2027 Audi RS 3 is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus IS 500 with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Audi RS 3 or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 is cheaper than the 2027 Audi RS 3 with a $59,520 starting MSRP versus a $67,500 starting MSRP.
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