2018 INFINITI Q60 vs 2018 Lexus RC

2018 INFINITI Q60

2018 Lexus RC

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2.0t LUXE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q60 2.0t LUXE AWD	21	28	$41,199	$44,300
Q60 2.0t LUXE RWD	22	30	$39,339	$42,300
Q60 2.0t PURE AWD	21	28	$39,014	$41,950
Q60 2.0t PURE RWD	22	30	$37,154	$39,950
Q60 3.0t LUXE AWD	19	27	$43,245	$46,500
Q60 3.0t LUXE RWD	19	28	$41,385	$44,500
Q60 RED SPORT 400 AWD	19	26	$50,220	$54,000
Q60 RED SPORT 400 RWD	20	27	$48,360	$52,000
Q60 SPORT AWD	19	27	$46,779	$50,300
Q60 SPORT RWD	19	28	$44,919	$48,300

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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

$41,199

$40,298

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,300

$43,330

Monthly Payment Estimate

$738 / month

$722 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Infiniti Q60 is a luxury coupe with a knockout one-two: devastating shape and savage performance in top trims.

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

TCC Likes

Gorgeous shape
Top-shelf interior
Exceptional sound by Bose

Distinctive looks
Well-trimmed interior
Very comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

Needs better brakes
Two touchscreens aren’t better than one
Not spacious inside

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

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.6

Second Hip Room (in)

47.9

44.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

34.5

34.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

45.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

32.4

27.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

55.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

107.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.7

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)

12.1

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)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/40VR19

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/40VR19

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3895

3891

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

236 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 5500

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)

4.78

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.98

1.40

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.86

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.10

2.04

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

INFINITI Q60

Lexus RC

Body Style

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.4

8.4

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