2009 Audi S3 vs. 2009 Audi Q5
To start off, both 2009 Audi S3 and 2009 Audi Q5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S3 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q5. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S3 weights approximately 525 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.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S3. (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S3.
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2009 Audi S3 | 2009 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S3 | Q5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |