2008 Audi A5 vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2008 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A5 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A5 (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Audi | Smart |
| Model | A5 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
