2010 Audi Q5 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi Q5 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 716 kg more than 2010 Audi Q5.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q5 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q5 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
