2005 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 496 kg more than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Touareg | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
