Global EV Comparison: Lexus RZ 450e vs Audi e-tron 50 quattro
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General Info
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €68000. The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €23900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2019-2022 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €68000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €49890 | €23900 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) has a larger battery, the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 354 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 440 km | 341 km |
| Range (GCC) | 358 km | 272 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 64.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 23.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.59 km/kWh | 4.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 3.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) maxes out at 120 kW.
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 5.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…).
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4805 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1895 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022), but the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…).
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2070 kg | 2445 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 522 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1451 l | 1725 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.1 | 7.7 |
