2000 Audi S8 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 557 kg more than 2000 Audi S8.
Because 2000 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 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, 2000 Audi S8 (583 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S8 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
