2009 Audi A5 vs. 2005 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Zafira would be higher. 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 120 more horse power than 2005 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Zafira weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2005 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Audi | Holden |
| Model | A5 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
