2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Scion tC

To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Scion tC 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 357 more horse power than 2009 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2009 Scion tC. 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 Scion tC. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Scion tC. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Scion tC.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi R8 2009 Scion tC
Make Audi Scion
Model R8 tC
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 530 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1329 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km


 

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