2012 Audi RS5 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Audi RS5 and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi RS5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 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 RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi RS5 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | RS5 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
