Audi A4 2008 vs Audi A4 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Audi A4 2008 and Audi A4 2012 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A4 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 2008 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 2008 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 2008 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 2008 and Audi A4 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Audi A4 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 2008 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4 2012, so Audi A4 2012 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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