2005 Audi A6 vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1043 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A6 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
