2010 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Audi Q5

To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A8 would be higher. 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 139 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Audi A8 2011 Audi Q5
Make Audi Audi
Model A8 Q5
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1500 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 1855 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 Highway 10.2 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 75 L


 

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