2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 180 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 (240 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (235 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
