Audi A4 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2004 engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A4 2001, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4 2001. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
7.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 2004 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2001, which means that by driving the Audi A4 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 2004 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1220 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Audi A4 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
370'000 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 2004 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 2001, 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 2001 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4 2004, so Audi A4 2004 quality is probably significantly better