2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 787 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A4 | Beetle |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |