Dodge Charger 2015 vs Lexus RC 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dodge Charger engine produces 15 HP less power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.2 | |
| Dodge Charger consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Dodge Charger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Charger 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RC 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Charger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dodge Charger 2015 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Dodge Charger 2015 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.34 m | |
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Dodge Charger is larger. Dodge Charger is 34 cm longer than the Lexus RC, 7 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Charger is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 294 litres | |
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Dodge Charger has more luggage capacity. Dodge Charger has 173 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Charger is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Dodge Charger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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