Audi A4 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 61 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi A4 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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