2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 776 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (285 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
