2009 Audi RS4 vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Audi RS4 and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Audi RS4.
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 Audi RS4 (430 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi RS4 | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | RS4 | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |