2008 Audi S4 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 and 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 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, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S4 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
