2007 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,123 cc, 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen T5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | T5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2459 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
