Audi A5 2009 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 51 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.3 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.65 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 and Audi Q5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 220 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 810 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 11 400 | |
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