2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Sentra would be higher. Both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2010 Nissan Sentra are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 507 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra. 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 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q5 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 211 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
