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 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (421 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 | 2966 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |