2017 head-to-head · Subcompact Car
2017 Audi A5 vs Lexus RC
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2017 Audi A5 (26 MPG) costs about $2,279 a year to fuel and the 2017 Lexus RC (26 MPG) about $2,279.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Audi A5
- Lexus RC
Side by side
| Audi A5 | Lexus RC | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,279 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,279 |
| 26 MPG | Combined efficiency | 26 MPG |
| 23 MPG | City | 22 MPG |
| 32 MPG | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 84 cu ft | Passenger volume | 84 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 10 cu ft |
| 338 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 345 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 6-speed manual | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| AWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Audi A5 vs Lexus RC across model years
- Audi A5
- Lexus RC
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Audi A5 has more cargo space (12 vs. 10 cu ft).
Among 43 2017 subcompact cars, the Audi A5 ranks 20th and the Lexus RC 21st for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Audi A5 vs. the Lexus RC per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,279 for the Audi A5 and $2,279 for the Lexus RC.
Which has more cargo space?
The Audi A5, with 12 cu ft of luggage volume versus 10 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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