2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Suburban | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
