2004 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 501 kg more than 2004 Audi S4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi S4 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | S4 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |