Lexus RX 2012 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus RX) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Audi Q5) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 317 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 29 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 13 NM less than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.3 | |
| Lexus RX consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
| Lexus RX is 14 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 496 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 44 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`615 | 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 (€): | 26 200 | 10 600 | |
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