Audi A5 2009 vs Audi A4 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A5 is 1 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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