2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Audi A5

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Audi A5
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A5
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 3197 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1032 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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