2008 Rover 45 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 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Rover 45. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 45.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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 Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Rover | Audi |
| Model | 45 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
