2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro vs. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro and 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro. 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 TDI Quattro (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro. (380 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A4
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.3 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 91.4 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 223 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 7.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2430 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 63 L


 

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