2008 Audi RS6 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, both 2008 Audi RS6 and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 464 kg more than 2008 Audi RS6.

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 RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi RS6 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model RS6 Tahoe
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 5326 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 284 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 427 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 2419 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2070 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.8 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 98 L


 

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