2004 Audi RS6 vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2004 Audi RS6 and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi RS6 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi RS6 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 RS6 (560 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi RS6 | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | RS6 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
