1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Volkswagen Sharan are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Audi A4. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 405 kg more than 1999 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4. 1999 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Audi A4 | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A4 | Sharan |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |