2016 Audi A5 vs 2016 Lexus RC - The Car Connection

2016 Audi A5

2016 Lexus RC

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2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium	21	29	$44,548	$47,900
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium Plus	21	29	$44,548	$47,900
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium	21	30	$38,596	$41,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium Plus	21	30	$38,596	$41,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium	22	32	$37,666	$40,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium Plus	22	32	$37,666	$40,500
S5 2-Door Convertible Premium Plus	18	26	$56,824	$61,100
S5 2-Door Convertible Prestige	18	26	$56,824	$61,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium Plus	18	28	$50,314	$54,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Prestige	18	28	$50,314	$54,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium Plus	17	26	$49,384	$53,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Prestige	17	26	$49,384	$53,100

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RC 200t 2-Door Coupe	22	32	$37,196	$39,995
RC 300 2-Door Coupe	19	26	$39,627	$42,610
RC 350 2-Door Coupe AWD	19	26	$41,863	$45,015
RC 350 2-Door Coupe RWD	19	28	$39,787	$42,780
RC F 2-Door Coupe	16	25	$58,408	$62,805

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,548

$37,196

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,900

$39,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$798 / month

$667 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi S5 Coupe and S5 Cabriolet are among the best-looking (and best-performing) luxury coupes on the market.

The 2016 Lexus RC adds more low-end models, but it's still the racy RC F that comes closes to the Teutonic performance titans.

TCC Likes

Powerful engine
Gorgeous styling
All-wheel-drive traction

A distinctive-looking Lexus
Very plush, sporty interior
Excellent front seats

TCC Dislikes

Cramped back seat
High price tag
Small trunk opening

Punchy front end throws a curve ball on the design
No manual gearbox
Unimpressive mileage (RC 350)

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

27.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

45.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.8

50.8

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

107.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.2

10.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

34.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4045

3737

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

241 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.60

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.72

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5

Lexus RC 200t

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3 (Est)

6.8

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