Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 84 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 720 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 67 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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