Audi A4 2005 vs Audi A5 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 9 HP less power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | 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 Audi A4 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 A4 2005 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2005 3.1 engine Audi A5 2007 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 2007 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A4 is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 209 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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