2012 Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro vs. 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe

To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro and 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro.

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, 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi A5 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro 2012 Audi A5 3.0 Quattro Coupe
Make Audi Audi
Model A5 A5
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2900 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 67 L


 

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