2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Audi A8
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (272 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 400 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 A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A8 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |