Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro

Audi A4 2001 2.5 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro has been produced from July, 2001 to November, 2004. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 370 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 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 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 
This Audi A4 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 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 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 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 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A4 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A4 got one star.

With the same engine there is also Audi A4 version with automatic gearbox (Audi A4 2002 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro AT 4x4) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 9.7 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.
Audi A4 2001

Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro technical data

Model: Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2001. July ... 2004. November 
Engine: 2496 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 211 g/km
Power: 180 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 222 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.55m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters
Trunk capacity: 442 litres
Gross weight: 2195 kg

Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro engine AKE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 2496 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 78.3 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 19.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 180 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 370 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 6 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2002 onwards.

Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi A8

All Audi A4 estate car [2001 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi A4 2001 Avant 1.6

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Jul 2001 — Jul 2002 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Jul 2001 — Jul 2002 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jan 2002 — Jul 2002 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Jul 2002 — Nov 2004 1.8 Petrol 163 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Jul 2002 — Nov 2004 1.8 Petrol 163 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jul 2002 — Jun 2003 1.8 Petrol 163 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 2003 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jun 2003 — Nov 2004 1.8 Petrol 163 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A4 2003 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Jan 2003 — Nov 2004 1.8 Petrol 190 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A4 2003 Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jan 2003 — Nov 2004 1.8 Petrol 190 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 1.9 TDI Jul 2001 — Mai 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2004 Avant 1.9 TDI Mai 2004 — Nov 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 1.9 TDI Jul 2001 — Mai 2003 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 1.9 TDI Jan 2002 — Nov 2004 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro 4x4 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.0 5V 2.0 Petrol 130 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 2.0 FSI Jul 2002 — Nov 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 2.4 5V Jan 2002 — Nov 2004 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Jul 2001 — Jul 2002 2.5 Diesel 155 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 2.5 TDI Jul 2002 — Nov 2004 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (180 HP)

2.5 Diesel 180 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 2002 — Nov 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (180 HP)

2.5 Diesel 180 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Audi A4 2002 Avant 3.0 5V Jan 2002 — Nov 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds

3.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi A4 2001 Avant 3.0 5V Quattro 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (220 HP)

3.0 Petrol 220 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi A4 2001 reviews
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