Audi A4 2007 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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: | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2007 engine produces 53 HP more power than Audi A4 2002, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A4 2002. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 2002 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 2007 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2002, which means that by driving the Audi A4 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 2007 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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 2002, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 442 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A4 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 2002 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi A4 2007, so Audi A4 2007 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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