2012 Audi A5 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 499 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A5 | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A5 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 117 L |
