2012 Audi Q5 vs. 2013 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi Q5 2013 Honda CR-V
Make Audi Honda
Model Q5 CR-V
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1855 kg 1601 kg
Vehicle Length 4628 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1654 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 2807 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 58 L


 

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