2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (399 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A4 | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |