2011 Audi S5 vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi TT would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2010 Audi TT. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi S5 | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | S5 | TT |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4178 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
