2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.

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 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Jeep Cherokee
Make Audi Jeep
Model A6 Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 90.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 242 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1829 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 13.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 78 L


 

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