Audi A4 2015 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Jetta 2011 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: | 4.73 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 5200 | |
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