2012 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2012 Audi S4 and 2012 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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 S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi S4 | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S4 | T5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
