Audi A4 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2004 engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A4 2002, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4 2002. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
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.
Audi A4 2001: 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:
460'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3
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 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine
Audi A4 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 2004 is 4 cm longer than the Audi A4 2002, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Audi A4 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 2002 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4 2004, so Audi A4 2004 quality is probably significantly better
