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Audi A4 or BMW 1 series

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65%
55 votes
2008 Audi A4
A4 4dr Sdn Man 2.0T FrontTrak
35%
30 votes
2008 BMW 1-Series
128i Coupe
2008 Audi A4
A4 4dr Sdn Man 2.0T FrontTrak
2008 BMW 1-Series
128i Coupe
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Subcompact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I6
Displacement
2.0L/121 3.0L/183
Fuel System
FSI  
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100-6000 230 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1800-5000 200 @ 2750
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6 6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.67 4.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.05 2.46
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37 1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.66 0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1)
  3.94
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.75 3.23
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 28
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.5  
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3406 3252
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
4-Link Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal Link 5-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar Strut Type
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar Fully Independent
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.18 11.8
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x 0.47 11.8
Tires
Front Tire Size
P215/55R16 P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R16 P205/50R17
Spare Tire Size
P215/55R16  
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5  
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy  
Steering
Steering Type
Servotronic Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.3 16.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.4 35.1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 14
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 104.7
Length, Overall (in)
180.6 172.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.8 68.8
Height, Overall (in)
56.2 56.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
59.9 58.3
Tread Width, Rear (in)
59.9 59.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.2  
Liftover Height (in)
28.6  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.4 13.1
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90.1  
Front Head Room (in)
38.4 37.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 54.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.2 37.1
Second Leg Room (in)
34.3 32.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.4 53.4
Summary
Vehicle Name
A4 128i
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 2 Door Coupe