2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI vs. 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI and 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Avant 3.2 FSI (330 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet. (235 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI | 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
