Audi A4 2012 vs Audi Q5 2012

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Audi A4
2012 - 2015
Audi Q5
2012 - 2016
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi Q5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 177 - 245 HP143 - 272 HP
Torque: 350 - 500 NM320 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 8.2 seconds5.9 - 10.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1 - 7.34.8 - 8.5
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi Q5. On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.63 m
Width: 1.84 m1.90 m
Height: 1.50 m1.65 m
Audi A4 is 9 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 490 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1560 litres
Audi Q5 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q5.
Gross weight (kg): no data~ 2`390
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 17 40027 000
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
Audi Q5 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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