Audi Q5 2016 vs Porsche Macan 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Audi Q5 engine produces 3 HP less power than Porsche Macan, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Macan, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi Q5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 3 cm shorter than the Porsche Macan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi Q5 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Porsche Macan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi Q5, so Porsche Macan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 29 200 | |
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