2004 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Audi S4 and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (420 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 554 kg more than 2004 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (552 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi S4. (411 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi S4 | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | S4 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 552 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |