2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 763 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Equinox | A8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 445 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5267 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |