Audi A5 2009 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Audi A5 and Audi Q5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.65 m | |
| Audi A5 is 8 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A5 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Audi A5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 580 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): | 2`250 | 2`445 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 11 400 | |
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