2009 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2009 Audi A5 and 2009 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 A5 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A5 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
