2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Audi S4
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,299 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Audi S4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Avalanche | S4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5299 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 66 L |