2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (173 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 329 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A8 | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
