2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Lada Kalina

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 714 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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 Lada Kalina. 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 2009 Lada Kalina
Make Audi Lada
Model A4 Kalina
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 58 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 242 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L


 

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