2009 Audi S5 vs. 2005 Kia Sephia II

To start off, 2009 Audi S5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S5 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2005 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi S5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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 S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sephia II.

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2009 Audi S5 2005 Kia Sephia II
Make Audi Kia
Model S5 Sephia II
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 354 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1055 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L