Audi A4 2004 vs Audi A4 2008

 
Audi A4
2004 - 2007
Audi A4
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP120 HP
Torque: 225 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds10.5 seconds
Audi A4 2004 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A4 2004 engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A4 2008, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4 2008. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.27.1
Real fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100km8.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A4 2004 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 2004 could require 165 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 2004 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle910 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway1180 km on highway
770 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km370'000 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 2004 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years6 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Seat Exeo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.70 m
Width: 1.77 m1.83 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Audi A4 2004 is smaller.
Audi A4 2004 is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4 2008, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
720 litresno data
Audi A4 2004 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4 2008.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 2004 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4 2008.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9401`960
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 34005800
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.6/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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