2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.

Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi A5 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model A5 Camaro
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 323 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1812 kg
Vehicle Length 4623 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1382 mm 1389 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 72 L


 

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