2009 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2009 Audi A5 and 2009 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac Torrent weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. 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 Pontiac Torrent (339 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Audi | Pontiac |
Model | A5 | Torrent |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |