Audi A5 2016 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 51 HP less power than Lexus RC, but torque is 50 NM more than Lexus RC. Despite less power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 5.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 810 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 294 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 171 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 1.1 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`080 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | no data | |
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