2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A4 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A4 | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |