Audi A4 2004 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 2002 engine produces 36 HP less power than Audi A4 2004, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4 2004. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
10.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.8 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
The Audi A4 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 2002 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2004, which means that by driving the Audi A4 2002 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 2002 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2004.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
790 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
550 km with real consumption
Audi A4 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
360'000 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 2002 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
Used also on Audi A6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 2002 might be a better choice in this respect.
Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.55 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 2002 is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4 2004, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
