2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 561 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | R8 | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
