2008 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 71 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A4 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |