Lexus RC 2018 vs Audi A5 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus RC is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus RC is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus RC also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 5.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A5 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 - 472 HP | 150 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 535 NM | 270 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 5.2 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi A5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus RC. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 - 12.3 | 4.5 - 7.2 | |
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Lexus RC petrol engines consumes on average 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 450 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 156 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 2`045 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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