2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
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, 2008 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX. 2008 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | RDX | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |