2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2011 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 577 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 2011 GMC Savana. 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 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
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2011 Audi Q5 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | Audi | GMC |
Model | Q5 | Savana |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |