2008 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A4 would be higher. At 1,968 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2009 Daewoo Kalos 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 | 2009 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Audi | Daewoo |
Model | A4 | Kalos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1399 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |