2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (69 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 693 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi A5 | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A5 | Polo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2470 mm |