2013 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Golf and 2013 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 121 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 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 A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Golf | A5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4212 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
