2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro vs. 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro and 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro (220 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro | 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
