2009 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. 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 20 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (276 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A6 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
