2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 215 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 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | A6 | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |