Performance Review: Audi A4 2.0T FSI - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi A4 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi A4 2.0T FSI is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Audi A4 has a 1984cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The A4 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A4's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1425 kgs (3141 lbs) this makes the Audi A4 2.0T FSI in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi A4 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1984cc 16V St4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 6100 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 207 lb-ft (280.6 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi A4 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2001 Bentley Continental R 6.8 V8 Turbo (163.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi A4.

The Audi A4 has a Power to weight ratio of 138.2 bhp per ton and 145.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 A4 competing with the 2001 Bentley Continental R 6.8 V8 Turbo (163.2 bhp per ton) or the 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth (163.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi A4 generating around 145.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 (170.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26R (170.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.5 secs, this made the Audi A4 2.0T FSI as fast as the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs) the or the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs). This Audi A4 2.0T FSI is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (7.40 secs) the 2013 KIA Pro Ceed GT 1.6 Turbo (7.40 secs) the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (7.40 secs) the and the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Beetle 2.0 TSi Cabriolet (7.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A4 and the 1992 Rover 200 220 Coupe Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Audi A4 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.52 secs @ 88.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Rover 200 220 Coupe Turbo (15.45 secs), the 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX - Blobeye (15.45 secs), and the 2008 BMW X5 4.8i V8 (15.45 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Audi A4 2.0T FSI has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 A4 equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Audi A4 2.0T FSI then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

2004 A4 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Audi

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