So I've read a few times on the recent threads that the 1.4 petrol is being discontinued. Does anyone know the reasons for this? I was debating buying a used one soon and now I'm concerned that it's not been around that long and must be unreliable, underpowered or something for Audi to axe it. I tend to keep my cars for 10+ years so really don't want to be stuck with something that Audi considered not worth continuing.
1.4 Petrol
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The 1.4 is a good engine and refined. It isn't being replaced because of any issues other than Audi wishing to simplify it's engine range because of the new testing regime..
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I would think the actual engine, if its a EA888 gen3, about the same weight as any other 2.0l The actual kerbweight difference of what I have found is about 30kg between the 1.4 and the 2.0 A4 with similar specs, with the latter being the heavier. However there still could be variations between model specs but it is difficult to tell as we do not know any details of the actual engine yet.
For instance, the 190 version of the 2.0 has four additional injectors, whereas the 252 doesn't. Neither does the 1.4. The mass of the flywheel could be different, so many things...
For instance, the 190 version of the 2.0 has four additional injectors, whereas the 252 doesn't. Neither does the 1.4. The mass of the flywheel could be different, so many things...
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I have had an A3 Saloon 1.4TFSI since September 2014 (awaiting a A4 Avant BE of same engine). This engine is suberb and I have no hesistation in recommending it as a used car. Certainly not underpowered but the MPG is not great - as I average about 36 mpg on mixed driving (not many motorways so town driving biased) but have done 55 mpg on motorways. Cheers.
I’ve just driven in my friend’s A4 B9 1.4 and I was surprised how nippy it was. You wouldn’t think it was a 1.4 under the bonnet. Differences I noticed was it was a little bit more noisier (engine revs) and top end revs start to lose pulling power (crap at explaining). Apart from that, my 2.0 drive very similar. One other thing I found is that the engine seemed to be working harder when driving normally. Whereas mine sounds like it’s just ticking over. Or it could be all in my head 
Best thing to do is test drive.
Best thing to do is test drive.
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Specs translated and compared from Audi.co.uk & Audi.de
1.4 v 2.0 150 bhp TFSI A4 Avant:
Kerb weight : 1370KG / 1540KG
Output: 110 kW (150 PS) 5000-6000 rpm / 110 kW (150 PS) 3900-6000 rpm
Torque: 250 Nm 1500-3500 rpm / 270Nm 1350 - 3900 rpm
0 - 62 MPH: 9.0 secs / 8.9 secs
Top Speed: 130 mph / 136 mph
Fuel:
Urban: 39.8–40.4 mpg / 36.3 - 37.6mpg
Extra urban: 58.9 mpg / 57.7mpg
Combined: 50.4–51.4 mpg / 46.3-49.5mpg
CO2 emissions: 133–131 g/km / 139–129 g/km
I get my specs from here http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2017/2222855/audi_a4_2_0_tfsi_ultra_190_s-tronic.html very detaioed including acceleration and with powergraphs.
But well done for getting the spec of the new engine, healthy increase in torque will help, as will it all kicking in at a lower rpm.
Any links please as I cannot see the 2.0l 150ps on the uk Audi site...
But well done for getting the spec of the new engine, healthy increase in torque will help, as will it all kicking in at a lower rpm.
Any links please as I cannot see the 2.0l 150ps on the uk Audi site...
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Here you go sir, https://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neu....engine_compare.8W5ABG0,8W5APC0.techdata.html. “ I like the more useable torque and power ranges, looks like the consumption might be hit by the extra weight. The 190 variant looks the more efficient.
Is the 1.4 still available? Had a marketing email from an Audi dealer with deals on new a A4 on PCP and the small print said offer was for 1.4 S-Line ordered and delivered before the end of this year. How does that fit in with WLTP and all that?
I doubt if 1.4 can be ordered for a factory build, this is why those who ordered 1.4's are finding that they've been swopped to a 2.0l. The only 1.4's that might be available would be those build before August...
That's what I would have thought but how can they be registered if not WLTP compliant? Isn't that why the 150 2.0 is being introduced?
Cars could be sold that are built before the september wltp deadline but there is some issue with that in the uk and I'm not sure if our government has allowed for this 'grace period' yet.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...-test-could-force-heavy-discounts-unsold-cars
