2010 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A5 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A5 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
