Alfa Romeo Brera 2008 vs Audi A4 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.0 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Brera could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Brera is 18 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Brera is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | 720 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Brera has 160 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A4 (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Brera is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Alfa Romeo Brera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3400 | |
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