Audi S3 2008 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: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 265 HP | 180 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 85 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.4 | |
Audi S3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
890 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.30 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.90 m | |
Height: | 1.40 m | 1.65 m | |
Audi S3 is smaller. Audi S3 is 33 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 25 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 302 litres | 540 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 238 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`320 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | high | |
Average price (€): | 14 600 | 11 200 | |
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