2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Renault Sandero

To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Renault Sandero 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 432 more horse power than 2009 Renault Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 469 kg more than 2009 Renault Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Sandero. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Sandero.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi R8 2009 Renault Sandero
Make Audi Renault
Model R8 Sandero
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 530 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 316 km/hour 174 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 11.5 seconds
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1111 kg
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 50 L


 

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