2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. Both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Audi A5 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 273 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
Model | Tiguan | A5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |