2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 500 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | A4 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
