2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (177 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A6 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
