Audi A4 2004 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 2004 engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A4 2008, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4 2008. Thanks to more power Audi A4 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 2004 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 2004 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 770 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine | |||
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`940 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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