2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus RX (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus RX weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus RX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus RX. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A4 | RX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
