2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 2010 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac Solstice | 2010 Audi A5 | |
Make | Pontiac | Audi |
Model | Solstice | A5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |