2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A4 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
