2008 Audi S4 vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 and 2008 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 199 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 85 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando. 2008 Audi S4 has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | S4 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
