Audi A4 2007 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, 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 A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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