2009 Audi S6 vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2009 Audi S6 and 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 95 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi S6 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute. 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 Mazda Tribute. 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 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S6 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | S6 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |
