2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 517 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 A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model A4 Tahoe
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1032 kg 1549 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 98 L


 

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