Audi A4 2001 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 13 HP more power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Rover 45. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.7 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 45 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 3 cm longer than the Rover 45, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Rover 45 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Rover 45. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Rover 45, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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