2009 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 906 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
