2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 415 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Tahoe | A8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 6299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 445 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5137 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2992 mm |