2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | CR-V | A5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
