2009 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 483 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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2009 Audi A5 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A5 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |