Is there a significant difference in power between the q5140 and 45?
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The difference is not significant. Here is relevant information: Audi: Audi is a renowned automobile developer and manufacturer, with its logo featuring four interlinked rings. Currently a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, its headquarters are located in Ingolstadt, Germany. As a German luxury car brand, its logo consists of four interlocking rings. In the 2018 World's 500 Most Influential Brands ranking released on December 20, 2018, Audi ranked 51st. Main models include: Audi A1, Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q1, Audi Q2, Audi Q3, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi TT, Audi R8, as well as S and RS performance series.
Although the numbers 40 and 45 may seem close, the driving experience difference is actually quite noticeable. For my daily commute, the 40 is sufficient, but when it comes to highway overtaking or fully loaded uphill climbs, the extra 30+ horsepower and 50 Nm of torque from the 45 immediately make themselves felt. The transmission tuning is also different—the 45 downshifts more aggressively, and the car responds instantly when you step on the gas. The 40 is more fuel-efficient in city driving, but if you want a more spirited and responsive drive, the 45 is the way to go. Especially in summer with the AC on and a full load of passengers, the 45 shows much less power degradation.
My neighbor just got the 45, and after driving it a few times, it's definitely more powerful than my 40. The most noticeable difference is in the 60-100 acceleration range—the 45 responds crisply when you step on the gas to overtake, while the 40 needs to wait for the RPM to climb. The transmission logic is also different; the 45's S mode is more sensitive and downshifts much more aggressively. In city traffic, the 45 consumes about 1 more liter of fuel than the 40, but on the highway, they're similar. However, the 45 comes with wider tires, which theoretically provide better grip. For daily commuting, the 40 is sufficient, but if you occasionally want some extra fun, I'd recommend going for the 45.
