2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Audi A6

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 A6 (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (291 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Impala 2009 Audi A6
Make Chevrolet Audi
Model Impala A6
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3123 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 291 Nm 331 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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