Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro

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Audi A4 1996 2.5 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro has been produced from January, 1998 to January, 1999. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Audi A4 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears. 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.
Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 208 km/h.

Audi A4 1996 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. 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.

With the same engine there are also three other Audi A4 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI AT), and with manual gearbox (Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro MT 4x4) available:

Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 9.2 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.8 litres per 100 km or 21 % - 6.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 7.0 litres per 100 km
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.2 litres per 100 km
Audi A4 1998 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 9.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.1 litres per 100 km