Audi A4 2001 vs Honda Accord 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 6 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 20 NM more than Honda Accord. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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