2021 Audi A5 vs 2021 Lexus RC - The Car Connection

2021 Audi A5

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2021 Lexus RC

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 Convertible Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$47,376	$50,400
A5 Convertible Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$47,376	$50,400
A5 Convertible Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$47,376	$50,400
A5 Coupe S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$41,360	$44,000
A5 Coupe S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$41,360	$44,000
A5 Coupe S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$41,360	$44,000
A5 Sportback Premium 40 TFSI quattro	25	34	$39,292	$41,800
A5 Sportback Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro	25	34	$39,292	$41,800
A5 Sportback Prestige 40 TFSI quattro	25	34	$39,292	$41,800
A5 Sportback S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$41,360	$44,000
A5 Sportback S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$41,360	$44,000
A5 Sportback S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	31	$41,360	$44,000
RS 5 Coupe 2.9 TFSI quattro	18	25	$70,595	$75,100
RS 5 Sportback 2.9 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$70,876	$75,400
S5 Convertible Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	26	$56,964	$60,600
S5 Convertible Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	26	$56,964	$60,600
S5 Convertible Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	26	$56,964	$60,600
S5 Coupe Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,351	$52,500
S5 Coupe Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,351	$52,500
S5 Coupe Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,351	$52,500
S5 Sportback Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,351	$52,500
S5 Sportback Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,351	$52,500
S5 Sportback Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,351	$52,500

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RC 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RC RC 300 AWD	19	26	$41,766	$44,910
RC RC 300 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$45,445	$48,865
RC RC 300 F SPORT RWD	21	31	$43,423	$46,690
RC RC 300 RWD	21	31	$39,263	$42,220
RC RC 350 AWD	19	26	$44,002	$47,315
RC RC 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$47,644	$51,230
RC RC 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$46,146	$49,620
RC RC 350 RWD	20	28	$41,991	$45,150
RC F RC F RWD	16	24	$61,359	$65,975
RC F RC F Track RWD	16	24	$90,392	$97,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,376

$41,766

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,400

$44,910

Monthly Payment Estimate

$840 / month

$749 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Spin the bottle, hit the 2021 Audi A5 convertible, coupe, or hatchback, and you’re a winner. They’re all good-looking.

The 2021 Lexus RC sports coupe dials up the fun while still being affordable.

TCC Likes

Beautiful exterior
Lower price for A5 Sportback
Good interior tech

F Sport looks
Powertrain choices
Well-equipped

TCC Dislikes

Cramped coupe and convertible
Gets pricey in a hurry
Some colors are a downer

Rear seat best when folded down
F Sport cancels RC F
Odd-duck turbo-4

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

83.8

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)

38.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

27.3

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

108.8

107.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

184.9

185

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

55.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.3

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)

4045

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 @ 4200

236 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

261 @ 6300

260 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric 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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.22

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

6.7

8.1

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

2021 Audi A5

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