2009 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | R8 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
