2009 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 556 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2006 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | A4 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 78 L |
