Lexus IS250 vs. Audi A4 2.0T FSI comparison review by a Taiwanese Magazine
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http://motor.appledaily.com.tw/index...51129&App_ID=3
And now here's my translation of the review and the results.![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Lexus IS250 vs. Audi A4 2.0T FSI
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_001.jpg)
The Cool and Sharp Lexus IS250
Pros: charming exterior design, excellent handling, compliant ride
Cons: (lack of) low-end torque, exhaust note could be sportier
Engine: 2500cc V-6
Horsepower: 204hp
Torque: 25.5kgm
MSRP: NT$1,830,000 (US$54,580)
Power response-wise, both of the editors think the IS250 is better. The IS250 is especially better in terms of engine refinement and power delivery of the transmission.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_002.jpg)
Steering precision is excellent with vibration kept at a minimum.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_003.jpg)
Back seat room is not great. Worse than the A4. (Note how the model had to pose like that. Enticing nonetheless.
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![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_004.jpg)
Interior is excellent. The gauges include a tire pressure monitor.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_005.jpg)
Lexus has better brand image than Audi, thanks probably to its higher positions in the J. D. Power rankings.
And now here's my translation of the review and the results.
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Lexus IS250 vs. Audi A4 2.0T FSI
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_001.jpg)
The Cool and Sharp Lexus IS250
Pros: charming exterior design, excellent handling, compliant ride
Cons: (lack of) low-end torque, exhaust note could be sportier
Engine: 2500cc V-6
Horsepower: 204hp
Torque: 25.5kgm
MSRP: NT$1,830,000 (US$54,580)
Power response-wise, both of the editors think the IS250 is better. The IS250 is especially better in terms of engine refinement and power delivery of the transmission.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_002.jpg)
Steering precision is excellent with vibration kept at a minimum.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_003.jpg)
Back seat room is not great. Worse than the A4. (Note how the model had to pose like that. Enticing nonetheless.
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![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_004.jpg)
Interior is excellent. The gauges include a tire pressure monitor.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_005.jpg)
Lexus has better brand image than Audi, thanks probably to its higher positions in the J. D. Power rankings.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_006.jpg)
Last edited by XeroK00L; 12-02-05 at 04:28 PM.
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The Audi A4 2.0T FSI with a Solid Attitude
Pros: assembly quality, material quality, great handling for a front-wheel drive
Cons: dated exterior design, poor resale value
Engine: 1984cc Turbo I-4
Horsepower: 200hp
Torque: 28.6kgm
MSRP: NT$2,010,000 (US$59,948)
Engine output is broad and linear, but due to an over-protective ECU program, the transmission is not as able to deliver power as demanded.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_007.jpg)
Aside fom the (worse) steering feel, the handling capability is on par with the IS250.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_008.jpg)
Both the backseat room and the cargo space are better than the IS250.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_009.jpg)
The interior assembly is of great quality and the materials used are solid.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_010.jpg)
Despite appearing to be beating the MB and BMW in brand image in Europe in recent years, Audi is still lacking in Taiwan.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_011.jpg)
Score Card
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple/160pix/20051129/_Other/mn601010101.jpg)
The Winner: Lexus IS250
Pros: assembly quality, material quality, great handling for a front-wheel drive
Cons: dated exterior design, poor resale value
Engine: 1984cc Turbo I-4
Horsepower: 200hp
Torque: 28.6kgm
MSRP: NT$2,010,000 (US$59,948)
Engine output is broad and linear, but due to an over-protective ECU program, the transmission is not as able to deliver power as demanded.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_007.jpg)
Aside fom the (worse) steering feel, the handling capability is on par with the IS250.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_008.jpg)
Both the backseat room and the cargo space are better than the IS250.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_009.jpg)
The interior assembly is of great quality and the materials used are solid.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_010.jpg)
Despite appearing to be beating the MB and BMW in brand image in Europe in recent years, Audi is still lacking in Taiwan.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_011.jpg)
Score Card
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Editor Yeh Tsai Model IS250 A4 IS250 A4 Exterior design (15%) 10 12 12 10 Powertrain (20%) 19.5 18.5 16 14.5 Handling (20%) 19.5 19.5 15 13.5 Ride (20%) 18 16 15.5 15.5 Interior quality (10%) 10 9.5 8.5 8.5 Cost/Performance (15%) 15 13.5 14 10.5 Total Points 92 89 81 72.5
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple/160pix/20051129/_Other/mn601010101.jpg)
The Winner: Lexus IS250
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Last edited by XeroK00L; 12-02-05 at 04:36 PM.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Interior is excellent. The gauges include a tire pressure monitor.
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_005.jpg)
![](http://www.appledaily.com.tw/050920/twapple_sub/640pix/20051129/MN06/MN06_005.jpg)
Just thought it's something interesting to point out.
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