Audi A3 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance

How does the Audi A3 stack up against the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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SpecAudi A3Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Horsepower (max)401 hp472 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.7 s4.5 s
Top speed290 km/h240 km/h
Variants31
Body styleCompact sedanFront-engine sport sedan
Generation8Y LCIXE30
Production2020 – present2021 – present
Length4,541 mm4,710 mm
Width1,851 mm1,840 mm
Height1,404 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,631 mm2,800 mm

Audi A3 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: common questions

Is the Audi A3 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster?
The Audi A3 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance's 4.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 4.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A3 or the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance makes more power: 472 hp (352 kW) versus 401 hp (299 kW) for the Audi A3.
Is the Audi A3 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster on top speed?
The Audi A3 has the higher top speed at 180 mph (290 km/h), versus 149 mph (240 km/h) for the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance.
What is the main difference between the Audi A3 and the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Audi A3 is a compact sedan, while the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a front-engine sport sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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