2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Aura. 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura. 2008 Saturn Aura 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 Saturn Aura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
Make | Audi | Saturn |
Model | A6 | Aura |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |