2009 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Montana.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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 (442 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Montana.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2006 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Audi | Pontiac |
Model | A8 | Montana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |