Audi A4 2015 vs Hyundai i40 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Hyundai i40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A4 2015 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Audi A4 2015 1.4 engine Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi A4 is 1 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1672 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.94 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 10 600 | |
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