2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (183 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. 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 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. 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 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. 2011 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Audi Q5 | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Q5 | 159 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |