2006 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A6 (330 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | A6 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
