2010 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Fusion | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
