2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Audi S4 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 S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5.
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 S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5. 2012 Audi S4 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 S4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi A5 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A5 | S4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |