| | | | | 2006 / 2007 Lexus ES 330 | 2006 / 2007 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro | | Base Price : | $32,300 (free price quote) | $36,120 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 3.3L | 3.1 L | | Layout : | FWD | All Wheel Drive | | Displacement : | 3310 | 3,123 cc | | Valve : | 24 | 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder | | Transmission : | 5 Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Automanual | | Fuel Capacity : | 18.5 gal. | 16.6 gal | | Fuel Economy - City : | 21 | 19 mpg | | - Highway : | 29 | 26 mpg | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent | Independent multilink | | - R : | Independent | Independent trapezoidal-link | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Disc | Solid discs | | - R : | Disc | Solid discs | | | | | | Horsepower : | 218@5600 | 255 @ 6500 rpm | | Torque : | 236@3600 | 243 @ 3250 rpm | | Redline : | N/A | 7200 rpm | | | | | | Top Speed : | 143 mph | 130 mph | | 0-60 mph : | 7.2 sec. | 6.5 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | N/A | 15.0 sec. | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 117 ft. | 120 ft | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.81 g | 0.86 g | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 3472 | 3726 lbs | | Overall length : | 191.1 in. | 180.6 in. | | Wheelbase : | 107.1 in. | 104.3 in. | | Overall width : | 71.3 in. | 69.8 in. | | Height : | 57.3 in. | 56.2 in. |
2006 / 2007 Lexus ES 330 Pros : - Comprehensive array of luxury and convenience features
- Superb ride quality
- Silent cabin
- Advanced safety technology
- Excellent reputation for reliability Cons : - Bland driving characteristics
- Many of the most desirable options are expensive
- No split-folding rear seat
2006 / 2007 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Pros : - Smart profile
- Impeccable build quality inside and out
- Loaded with interior gizmos
- All-wheel-drive handling
- Silky smooth engine Cons : - Controversial front end styling
- Needs rear-wheel-drive to beat BMW
- No manual offered with Quattro models
- Falls short on power
- Tight rear seat room
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