2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Golf and 2007 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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, 2007 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2007 Audi A4 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
Model | Golf | A4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |