Audi A5 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Audi A5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Lexus RC is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A5 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus RC can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 5.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A5 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 286 HP | 241 - 472 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 620 NM | 320 - 535 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 - 8.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| In general, Lexus RC are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 7.2 | 9.8 - 12.3 | |
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Audi A5 petrol engines consumes on average 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Lexus RC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 294 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 156 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. The Lexus RC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`045 | no data | |
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