2012 Audi Q5 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi Q5 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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 Q5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Accord 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 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | Q5 | Accord |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1496 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |