Audi A5 2011 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 150 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 9.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 33 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForTwo) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.57 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 193 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 30 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 235 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 2.7 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForTwo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 7000 | |
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