2009 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Audi Q5

To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva.

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, 2011 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 2011 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Lada Niva 2011 Audi Q5
Make Lada Audi
Model Niva Q5
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1688 cc 1964 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2807 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 75 L