Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
180 HP
180 HP
Torque:
380 NM
370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
9.7 seconds
Audi A4 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2006 and Audi A4 2002 have the same engine power, but Audi A4 2006 torque is 10 NM more than Audi A4 2002. Audi A4 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
8.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Audi A4 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 2006 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2002, which means that by driving the Audi A4 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1030 km on highway
830 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Audi A4 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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:
480'000 km
330'000 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 2006 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
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.
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 2006 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 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 2002 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4 2006, so Audi A4 2006 quality is probably significantly better
