2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Audi TT. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Silverado | TT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
