2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Audi A5. (349 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A5.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (520 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A5. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A5 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 A5 | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A5 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 148 L |
