2011 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 Audi Q5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi A8 | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | Q5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 372 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |