Audi A5 2009 vs Audi Q5 2009
| 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 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) | 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine | |||
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, 4 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`180 | 2`415 | |
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 10 600 | |
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