2009 Audi A5 vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A5 would be higher. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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 Audi A5 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A5 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
