2009 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (172 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 928 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escape | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
