2012 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 186 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 44 kg more than 2012 Audi S5.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 2012 Audi S5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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.
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2012 Volkswagen Sharan | 2012 Audi S5 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
Model | Sharan | S5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 354 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |