Audi A5 2016 vs Kia Stinger 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 255 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 3 HP less power than Kia Stinger, but torque is 17 NM more than Kia Stinger. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
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 (Kia Stinger) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 10 cm shorter than the Kia Stinger, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1114 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 74 litres more trunk space than the Kia Stinger. The Kia Stinger may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Kia Stinger, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 27 400 | |
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