2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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 A5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Transit Connect | A5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
