Audi A5 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RC is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 91 HP less power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Lexus RC. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 3 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 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 840 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus RC) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 | 10.4 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): | 1`935 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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