2007 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A4 (331 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (270 Nm). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A4 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |
