2002 Audi A4 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2002 Audi A4 and 2002 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A4 (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Audi A4.
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, 2002 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
