2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (360 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A8 | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
