2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Murano. 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 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2009 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Murano | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
