Audi A4 1997 vs Volkswagen Touran 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine Volkswagen Touran 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2004 2.0 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`870 | 2`130 | |
| 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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