2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 136 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Corolla | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
