You forgot to compare a modified Wasserboxer engine (Mine).

Engine Comparison between Audi 5-cyl vs. VW Waterboxer:
                    AUDI         AUDI         VW
Audi motors vs. VW  (reformatted)
Engine Comparison between Audi 5-cyl vs. VW Waterboxer     Modified
Wasserboxer:
                    AUDI         AUDI         VW                    VW
Displacement        2.2 liter    2.3 liter    2.1 liter           2.1 liter
Configuration       Inline 5     Inline 4     Waterboxer
Waterboxer
Horsepower          162          130          95                  130 to 140

Torque (lb-ft)      177          140          117                 160 to
172
Displacement (cc)   2226         2309         2109                2109
Turbo/Supercharger  Turbo        No           No                  No
Bore x Stroke (in.) 3.19 x 3.4   3.25 x 3.4   3.7 x 2.99          3.7 x
2.99
Compression Ratio   7.8:1        10:1         9:1                 9:1

Why switch when a few modifications can get you more power. Simply coat the
heads and the head leak problem goes away...

Robert

Modified 2.1L 88 GL Wolfsburg
With a five speed Tranny
Top speed 133mph+

_______________________________________________________
Get your free, private e-mail at http://mail.excite.com/