2002 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S4 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S4 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S4 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
