2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2008 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 462 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2008 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Touareg | A4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
