2009 Audi S4 vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2009 Audi S4 and 2009 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 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 Pontiac G8 (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S4. 2009 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi S4 | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
Make | Audi | Pontiac |
Model | S4 | G8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |