2009 Audi S5 vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, both 2009 Audi S5 and 2009 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 117 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S5 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Audi A5. 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 A5 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S5. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi S5 | 2009 Audi A5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S5 | A5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |