Audi A5 2009 vs Audi A7 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A7. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Audi A7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 26 cm shorter than the Audi A7, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
980 litres | 1390 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A7 (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A7, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | 2`245 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`720 kg | 1`695 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A7 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A7, so Audi A7 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 13 800 | |
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