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
155 HP
Torque:
380 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
9.6 seconds
Audi A4 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2007 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A4 2001, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A4 2001. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.0
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 2007 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2001, which means that by driving the Audi A4 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 2007 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1220 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Audi A4 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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 2007 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
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 2001 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 2007 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 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 2001 has serious deffects in 250 percent more cases than Audi A4 2007, so Audi A4 2007 quality is probably significantly better
