2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 442 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A8 | Forte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
