2009 Audi S6 vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2009 Audi S6 and 2009 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Lexus RX. (273 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus RX weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Audi S6.
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, 2009 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus RX. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S6 | 2009 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | S6 | RX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
