2018 Audi A5 vs 2018 Lexus RC - The Car Connection

2018 Audi A5

2018 Lexus RC

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI Premium	24	34	$46,128	$49,600
A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	24	34	$46,128	$49,600
A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI Prestige	24	34	$46,128	$49,600
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium Manual	24	33	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus Manual	24	33	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus S tronic	24	34	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Premium S tronic	24	34	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Prestige Manual	24	33	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Prestige S tronic	24	34	$39,804	$42,800
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Premium	24	34	$39,618	$42,600
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	24	34	$39,618	$42,600
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Prestige	24	34	$39,618	$42,600
RS 5 Coupe 2.9 TFSI quattro tiptronic	18	26	$65,008	$69,900
S5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	20	29	$57,940	$62,300
S5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI Prestige	20	29	$57,940	$62,300
S5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	21	30	$50,778	$54,600
S5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI Prestige	21	30	$50,778	$54,600
S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	21	30	$50,592	$54,400
S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Prestige	21	30	$50,592	$54,400

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RC 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RC RC 300 AWD	18	24	$40,298	$43,330
RC RC 300 F Sport AWD	18	24	$40,298	$43,330
RC RC 300 F Sport RWD	22	32	$37,795	$40,640
RC RC 300 RWD	22	32	$37,795	$40,640
RC RC 350 AWD	18	24	$42,534	$45,735
RC RC 350 F Sport AWD	18	24	$42,534	$45,735
RC RC 350 F Sport RWD	20	28	$40,520	$43,570
RC RC 350 RWD	20	28	$40,520	$43,570
RC F RWD	16	25	$60,126	$64,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,128

$40,298

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,600

$43,330

Monthly Payment Estimate

$827 / month

$722 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Audi A5 gets a hatchback body style that adds a measure of utility to go with its sleek and sporty luxury cachet.

The Lexus RC coupes step gradually from luxury liners to engaging sport coupes.

TCC Likes

Evolutionary good looks
Strong and efficient engine
Sportback offers utility

Distinctive looks
Well-trimmed interior
Very comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

Tight rear seat, especially in convertible
Manual only offered for coupe
Tiny steering wheel shift paddles

Automatic-only
Gas mileage isn’t impressive
Sluggish turbo-4 acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

45.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

34.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.9

50.8

Front Head Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

27.3

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

107.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

184

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

55.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.2

10.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3990

3891

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

236 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

260 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

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)

3.19

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.27

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.40

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.04

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5 Cabriolet

Lexus RC

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.5

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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