2008 Audi S6 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 Audi S6 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 S6 (429 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 509 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
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 S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S6 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5202 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
