2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Seat Arosa

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Audi A4 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 2004 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Audi A4 2004 Seat Arosa
Make Audi Seat
Model A4 Arosa
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 86 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 67.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 70.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 235 km/hour 151 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.7 seconds 17.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 955 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 3560 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2330 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 34 L