Lexus RC 2018 vs Audi S5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 43 HP less power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi S5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Audi S5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Audi S5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Lexus RC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Used also on Audi S4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 465 litres | |
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Audi S5 has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 171 litres less trunk space than the Audi S5. | |||
| 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 S5, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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