2006 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 328 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.
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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (226 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | A4 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
