Lexus RC 2018 vs Audi A5 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 240 NM less than Audi A5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1090 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 1.1 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): | no data | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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