Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 38 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Audi TT | |
| 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 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Jetta is 15 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 47 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: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
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