2012 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Audi S8 and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S8 (513 HP) has 313 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2012 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S8 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 S8 (650 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm). This means 2012 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2012 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi S8 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S8 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 513 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1809 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2604 mm |
