2012 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi A5 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A5 | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |