1998 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Audi A4. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A4 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A4 | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
