2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 511 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (381 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A6 | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
