2008 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 2 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, both vehicles can yield 280 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A4 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |