2012 Audi Q5 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, both 2012 Audi Q5 and 2012 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi Q5 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | Q5 | R8 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |