2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 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 S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Suburban | S5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
