2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Audi S4
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 should accelerate faster 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi S4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | S4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |