2009 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 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 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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 Audi A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A6 | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
