2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 347 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. 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 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A6 | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
