2011 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2011 Audi A5 and 2011 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2011 Audi A5.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen T5. 2011 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A5 | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A5 | T5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
