Audi A5 2009 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 112 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2007 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Auris 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 49 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 761 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 126 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 219 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Audi A5 can be harder 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 (kg): | 2`250 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Auris, so Audi A5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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