Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
10.0
Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
880 km on highway
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100, Audi Coupe
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Audi 80 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
1200 litres
Audi A4 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A4 (by 50 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 Audi 80.
Gross weight (kg):
1`905
1`940
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
