2004 Audi A4 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 720 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 20.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
