2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | 159 | Q5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |