2011 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2011 Audi A6 and 2011 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 78 kg more than 2011 Audi A6.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
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2011 Audi A6 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A6 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4933 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |