2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (162 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Audi | Pontiac |
Model | A4 | Vibe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |