2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 133 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A6 | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 88 L |
