2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 182 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. 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 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. 2009 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A6 | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |