Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.6 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 Spider could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 420'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.39 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 27 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 246 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 136 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`665 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3800 | |
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