2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi R8 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model R8 Suburban
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 5967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 352 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 519 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5660 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 148 L