Audi A4 2004 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 2004 engine produces 9 HP less power than Audi A4 2008, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 2004 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine Audi A4 2008 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A4 2008 3.2 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): | 2`040 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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