2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Audi A6 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | A6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |