Audi A4 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2006 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4 2001, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A4 2001. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
The Audi A4 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 2006 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 2006 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 2006 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1140 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1400 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption
1120 km with real consumption
Audi A4 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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.
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:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 2001 might be a better choice in this respect.
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 2006 is 4 cm longer than the Audi A4 2001, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Audi A4 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 2001 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4 2006, so Audi A4 2006 quality is probably significantly better
