2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Audi A4

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4.

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 Suburban (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2008 Audi A4
Make Chevrolet Audi
Model Suburban A4
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 2975 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 352 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5660 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 148 L 66 L


 

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