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Audi A5 Sportback vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Lexus RZ?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Lexus RZ

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  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A5 Sportback is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,742 £.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers substantially more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 449 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

RZ

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers visibly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers markedly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 287 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries only slightly more – 540 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ shows a few small advantages in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 457 - 559 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Lexus RZ

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Lexus RZ

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
505 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
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