2005 Saturn ION 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 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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 A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Saturn ION | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Saturn | Audi |
Model | ION | A5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |