Audi A5 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 150 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 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) | |
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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 74 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 17 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 952 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 200 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 28 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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