2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Suburban | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
