2002 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 273 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 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, 2002 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Audi A8 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model A8 Tiguan
Year Released 2002 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3697 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1557 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4427 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1687 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2604 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 64 L


 

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