2000 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (283 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A8 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
