2009 Saturn Outlook vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Saturn Outlook. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Saturn Outlook would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
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 Saturn Outlook (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5. 2009 Saturn Outlook has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi A5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saturn Outlook will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Saturn Outlook | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Saturn | Audi |
Model | Outlook | A5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |