2005 Audi A4 vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. 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, 2005 Audi A4 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A4 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
