2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Holden Cruze
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Holden Cruze were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (177 HP @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Audi A4 (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Audi | Holden |
| Model | A4 | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
