2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q5 and 2009 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q5. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi Q5. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q5 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 311 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
