2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 525 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (447 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Tahoe | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
