2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Hyundai XG

To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Hyundai XG were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai XG. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai XG. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2001 Hyundai XG. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Hyundai XG. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 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, 2001 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai XG. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai XG.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Audi A6 2001 Hyundai XG
Make Audi Hyundai
Model A6 XG
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 2493 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1815 kg 1566 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2760 mm