Infiniti Q50 2017 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti Q50 engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Infiniti Q50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti Q50 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti Q50 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Infiniti Q50 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
| Infiniti Q50 is 10 cm longer than the Audi A5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Infiniti Q50 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 382 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Infiniti Q50 has 98 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the Infiniti Q50 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti Q50 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Infiniti Q50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | no data | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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