2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Toyota Prius

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.

Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 Toyota Prius
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Prius
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 229 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 111 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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