2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Volkswagen Polo are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (226 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (85 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
