Audi 100 1991 vs Audi A4 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 65 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi 100 1990: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. Audi A4 1999: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 31 cm longer than the Audi A4, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Audi 100 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 550 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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