2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 1113 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Make Audi Jeep
Model A4 Wrangler
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 85 L


 

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