Audi 80 1986 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Audi 80 engine produces 37 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Audi A4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.8 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 80 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi Coupe | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 440 litres | |
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Audi 80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 80 has 45 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: | 10.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi 80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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