2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, 2013 Audi A4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A4 (208 HP) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A4 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 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, 2013 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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2008 Toyota Yaris | 2013 Audi A4 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Yaris | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4703 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2808 mm |