2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q5 would be higher. Both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2012 Ford Transit Connect are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 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 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q5 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| 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 | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
