Audi A4 2001 vs Audi A8 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 155 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 78 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 460'000 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 A8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A8 2004 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 50 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5000 | |
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