Lexus RC 2014 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RC) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) 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 belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 121 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 4.4 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 6.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 1020 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus RC is 2 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 465 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RC has 171 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the Lexus RC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.9 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 (kg): | 2`245 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 29 000 | |
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