2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Volkswagen GTI are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. 2012 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A4 | GTI |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |