2009 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A5 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |
