2008 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. (326 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Uplander | A5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |