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:
233 HP
180 HP
Torque:
450 NM
370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7 seconds
8.7 seconds
Audi A4 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2007 engine produces 53 HP more power than Audi A4 2001, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A4 2001. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.8
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1110 km on highway
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:
460'000 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 2007 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
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 2007 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high.
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 105 percent more cases than Audi A4 2007, so Audi A4 2007 quality is probably significantly better
