2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
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2011 Audi Q5 | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | Q5 | Passat |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2803 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |