2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H2 (393 HP) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (256 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 2008 kg more than 2009 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 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 Hummer H2 (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Audi | Hummer |
| Model | A8 | H2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 393 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 121 L |
