2009 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4

To start off, both 2009 Audi A5 and 2009 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 86 more horse power than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.

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 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A5 2009 Toyota RAV4
Make Audi Toyota
Model A5 RAV4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3197 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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