2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 4,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A8 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |