2012 Renault Trafic vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Renault Trafic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi Q5 would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Trafic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Trafic. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Trafic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Trafic | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Trafic | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
