2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
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2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | A4 | Sonic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 46 L |