Audi A5 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RC) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 80 HP less power than Lexus RC, but torque is 120 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 11.2 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 5.8 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 870 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.9 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`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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