2008 Infiniti G35 vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Infiniti G35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Infiniti G35 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti G35 (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Infiniti G35.
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 Infiniti G35 (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Infiniti G35 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Infiniti | Audi |
Model | G35 | Q5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |