2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 657 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A4 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
