Audi A4 2004 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 2004 engine produces 18 HP less power than Audi A4 2008, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Audi A4 2008. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 2004 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 2004 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 2004 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A4 2004 is smaller. Audi A4 2004 is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4 2008, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | no data | |
| Audi A4 2004 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 2004 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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