2008 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2008 Audi S4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Fortuner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Fortuner would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Audi S4.
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, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi S4 | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | S4 | Fortuner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |