2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6 vs. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6 and 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro will offer significantly more control. 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 Avant Quattro (300 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.6 | 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
