2009 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (252 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1310 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A4 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
