2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 469 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Colorado | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |