2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (129 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4. 2007 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
