2010 Audi Q5 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q5 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Q5 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
