Lexus RX 2012 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q5 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: | 21 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus RX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
| Lexus RX is 14 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 94 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus RX scores higher in safety tests. The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 9800 | |
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