Audi A4 1996 vs Volkswagen Touran 2003
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 470'000 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 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Caddy, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1996 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 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.65 m | |
| Audi A4 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 667 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 277 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 739 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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