Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo

Audi A4 1996 1.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo has been produced from March, 1996 to January, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty  ...  This Audi A4 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 212 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A4 fuel consumption.

Audi A4 safety

During safety testing Audi A4 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A4 is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A4 got two stars.

Audi A4 1996

Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo technical data

Model: Audi A4 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1996. March ... 1999. January 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 212 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 (combined) 12.9 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km (23.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.48m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 390 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1250 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1870 kg

Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo engine AGU

Engine reliability and common problems:

The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 6 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Audi A4 estate car [1996 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A4 1997 1.6i Jan 1997 — Dec 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 1.8 Avant 1.6 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 101 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 1.8 Avant 1.6 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 101 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Mar 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Jan 1999 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1997 Avant 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1997 — Jan 1999 2.4 Petrol 165 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.6 Quattro 4x4 Mar 1996 — Aug 1997 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 Aug 1996 — Jan 1999 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A4 1996 reviews
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