2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 3 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Audi A8.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Suburban | A8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
