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: | 260 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 26 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 300 NM less than Audi A5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 5.2 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 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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: | 10.6 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): | no data | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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