2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (272 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A8 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
