2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q5 and 2009 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q5 (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Audi Q5.
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 Q5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | Q5 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 19 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
