2007 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (421 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A4 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 4507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
