2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,122 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 Audi A4.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A4 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3122 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |