2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Routan 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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 183 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 2012 Volkswagen Routan. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2012 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Q5 | Routan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
