2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Fiat 500

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 Fiat 500
Make Audi Fiat
Model A6 500
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1242 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 149 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 70.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 78.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 214 km/hour 160 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.9 seconds 12.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3550 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 35 L


 

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