2009 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Audi A5 and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen T5.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A5 | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |