Porsche Cayenne 2007 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Porsche Cayenne engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.2 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayenne could require 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Cayenne 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: | 3 years | 15 years | |
| 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 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: | 4.80 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
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Porsche Cayenne is larger. Porsche Cayenne is 17 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1770 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`945 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Porsche Cayenne 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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