Audi Q5 2012 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Audi Q5 engine produces 13 HP less power than Lexus NX, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q5 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus NX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Audi Q5 and Lexus NX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Audi Q5 has 39 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus NX (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus NX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 25 800 | |
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