Audi TT vs Lexus RC (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,225
- TT: 1.6 cu ft more cargo, 2.1 s quicker to 60.
- RC: $7,225 cheaper, 13 hp more.
- RC wins 3 of 9 measures.
| Measure | TT | RC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,045 | $45,820 | RC |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 241 hp | RC |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 12.0 cu ft | 10.4 cu ft | TT |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 10.4 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 27.3 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 45.4 in | RC |
| Length | 165.0 in | 185.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | 3,737 lb to 3,957 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s tested | 7.3 s tested | TT |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| TT AWD $52,200 | RC 350 F SPORT RWD $52,220 | $20 |
| RC 300 RWD $44,670 | TT 45 TFSI quattro $52,200 | $7,530 |
Cost to run
RC costs $7,225 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | TT | RC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,045 | $45,820 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $62,261 | $55,036 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RC wins.
TT wins if Price weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RC | 14% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | RC | 5% |
| Space | TT | 13% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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