2009 Audi S5 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Audi S5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S5. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S5. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S5 | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S5 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | 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 | 354 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 148 L |
