2008 Audi S5 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Audi S5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 248 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2008 Audi S5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S5 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 S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S5 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S5 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
