Audi A4 1996 vs Fiat Marea 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 22 HP more power than Fiat Marea, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Fiat Marea. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Fiat Marea is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Marea gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: 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: | 460'000 km | 390'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Used also on Fiat Brava | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| Audi A4 and Fiat Marea are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Marea, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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