2010 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A5 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 54 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Audi A5.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A5 | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A5 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
