Audi A4 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 62 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | Used also on Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 37 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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