Lexus RC 2014 vs Dodge Charger 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 378 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 21 HP more power than Dodge Charger, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Dodge Charger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 10.0 | |
| Lexus RC consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Charger, which means that by driving the Lexus RC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 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. Note, however, that this Lexus RC version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus RC 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler 300C, Jeep Wrangler | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus RC is smaller. Lexus RC is 34 cm shorter than the Dodge Charger, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RC is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 436 litres | |
| Lexus RC has 13 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Charger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.7 metres less than that of the Dodge Charger, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | no data | |
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