2012 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Audi A5 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A3. 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 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3. 2012 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi A5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A3 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
