2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
