2006 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 382 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
