2008 Audi S5 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Audi S5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S5 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi S5 (441 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm). This means 2008 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S5 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S5 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
