2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A4 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |