2010 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, both 2010 Audi A8 and 2010 Audi Q5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A8 | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5192 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3073 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
