2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2011 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2011 Dacia Sandero 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 Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 744 kg more than 2011 Dacia Sandero. 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 Dacia Sandero. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Sandero. 2011 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Sandero has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Sandero 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 Dacia Sandero | |
Make | Audi | Dacia |
Model | Q5 | Sandero |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 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 | 1855 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |