2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2009 Audi A6

To start off, both 2009 Infiniti QX56 and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Infiniti QX56. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Infiniti QX56 2009 Audi A6
Make Infiniti Audi
Model QX56 A6
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 3123 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 533 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 13.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1719 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1980 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 70 L


 

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