2010 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. 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 Honda Odyssey. 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 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Odyssey. 2010 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi A5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Odyssey | A5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5133 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1778 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |