2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 33 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 306 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Q5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
