2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 705 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.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi Q5 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | Q5 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 127 L |