Audi A5 2011 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Body: | Coupe | 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.65 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 and Audi Q5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 731 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 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 (€): | 17 000 | 11 400 | |
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