2006 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 399 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
