Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi 80) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Performance
Power:
150 HP
150 HP
Torque:
310 NM
225 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9 seconds
9.3 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 and Audi 80 have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 85 NM more than Audi 80. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80.
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`905
1`790
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
