Alfa Romeo GT 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo GT could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 360'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.43 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is smaller. Alfa Romeo GT is 21 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GT has 160 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5400 | |
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