2010 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 679 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Audi A8 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A8 | Golf |
Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5192 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3073 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |