2011 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 471 kg more than 2012 Audi A5.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Savana | A5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
