2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,784 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (60 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Audi A4 (235 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (113 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1784 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
