2009 Audi S6 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Audi S6 and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S6 weights approximately 849 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi S6 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | S6 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |