2009 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.

Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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 A6 (441 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
Make Audi Hyundai
Model A6 Tiburon
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2653 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 250 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 55 L


 

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