2005 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2005 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 684 kg more than 2005 Audi A6.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A6 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 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 | 1730 kg | 2414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 117 L |
