2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Audi A6

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 715 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.

Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Audi A6
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A6
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 4163 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 329 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 421 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1745 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 19 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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