2012 Audi TT vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 Audi TT.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT 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 TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi TT | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | TT | A5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1349 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
