2022 Audi A4 vs. 2022 Lexus IS
The 2022 Lexus IS has received rave reviews for its aggressive style, regal interior and ultra-comfortable seats. But how does it stack up against the 2022 Audi A4, a car which is sought after for its standardized all-wheel drive, refined riding experience, and magnificent handling?
Design & Style
The Audi A4 is widely considered the quintessential sports sedan, with its fashionable cabin, exceptional build quality, and abundance of technology features. Every model now includes Audi’s signature Quattro style all-wheel drive, and buyers have the option of dual turbocharged engines. Those that purchase the 45 model will get excellent sports suspension and its digital gauge display can be reconfigured to your liking, with memory settings embedded in the seats.
The Lexus IS has a chiseled exterior with a cabin that is airy and gorgeous. Buyers get three engine options, all of which provide sharp handling, and those that want maximum power can get it by paying extra. A trunklid style spoiler can be seen in back with quad based exhaust pipes, a prominent hood and rear diffuser.
Technology & Safety
The Lexus IS utilizes some of the best safety technology that money can buy. This includes cruise control that is adaptive, the ability to detect pedestrians automatically, emergency automated brakes and notifications when departing lanes. Luxuries within its cabin include ten inch touch displays, Amazon Alexa, navigation which is built in, climate control and an audio system from Mark Levinson which has seventeen speakers.
The Audi A4 has received a perfect five star rating courtesy of the NHTSA and is packed with every safety function found in the Lexus IS. This includes blind area monitoring, airbags for every passenger, automated emergency brakes and notifications when departing lanes. Luxuries within its cabin include an audio system from Bang & Olufsen which has nineteen speakers, satellite radio from Sirius XM, wifi, voice command, multiple zone climate control and dual USB ports. Buyers also get the option of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Performance
Those that go all out and purchase the Audi A4 45 will get an engine capable of generating 261 horsepower that can blast from zero to sixty in just 4.8 seconds, which is wedded to an automatic transmission that is quick and capable of smooth gear changes. The Lexus IS comes with a four cylinder, two liter engine that can generate 241 horsepower, which enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in 5.6 seconds.
The Bottom Line
While the Lexus IS offers a number of outstanding features, the rear passenger space is too tight, it lacks the safety credentials of the Audi and its sound system is inferior with fewer speakers, making the A4 the victor.
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