2012 Renault Trafic vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Renault Trafic and 2012 Audi S5 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 S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
Because 2012 Audi S5 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, 2012 Audi S5 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 S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Trafic. 2012 Audi S5 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. 2012 Audi S5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Trafic | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Trafic | S5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
