Lexus NX 2014 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus NX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus NX engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus NX could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1250 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| 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: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Lexus NX and Audi Q5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Lexus NX has 39 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus NX (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 14 600 | |
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