Audi S5 2019 vs BMW X1 2012
| 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi S5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW X1) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 350 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Audi S5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the Audi S5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Audi S5 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.55 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 28 cm longer than the BMW X1, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1245 litres | 1350 litres | |
| Audi S5 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 38 200 | 9000 | |
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