2013 Audi A5 vs. 2013 Audi A8

To start off, both 2013 Audi A5 and 2013 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP) has 159 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2013 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.

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2013 Audi A5 2013 Audi A8
Make Audi Audi
Model A5 A8
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position rear Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 6 valves
Horse Power 208 HP 367 HP
Torque 350 Nm 445 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 89.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 209 km/hour
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1629 kg 2024 kg
Vehicle Length 4626 mm 5267 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2111 mm
Vehicle Height 1372 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 3122 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.5 L/100km 12 L/100km