2006 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Audi S4 and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Because 2006 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 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 S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S4 | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
