2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Audi A4
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 284 kg more than 2005 Audi A4.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Safari. 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Audi A4 | |
Make | GMC | Audi |
Model | Safari | A4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |