Audi Q5 2012 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q5) 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 NX) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Lexus NX. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q5 consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 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: | 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 Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | 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`470 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 26 000 | |
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