2012 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Audi S5

To start off, both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Audi S5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 290 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 S5 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 S5 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 S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi A3 2012 Audi S5
Make Audi Audi
Model A3 S5
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 354 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed automated manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1750 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 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 64 L


 

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