2007 Volkswagen Transporter vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Transporter and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,121 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Transporter | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 3121 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2344 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
