2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A8 3
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro and 2009 Audi A8 3 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 A8 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8 3. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Audi A8 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A8 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro 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 A8 4.2 Quattro (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8 3. (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8 3. 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A8 3 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A8 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro | 2009 Audi A8 3 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | A8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 7.9 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 | 1855 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |