Audi A4 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2004 engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi A4 2001, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4 2001. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
11.2
Audi A4 2004 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
760 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:
360'000 km
480'000 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 2001 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
5 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 2001 might be a better choice in this respect.
Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine
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.
