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 (291 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 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 1490 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 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A4 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
