Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi 80. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
8.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
8.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1100 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Audi 80 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
710 litres
Audi A4 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi 80.
Gross weight (kg):
1`745
1`690
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better