2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet vs. 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet and 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,784 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic. (169 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic 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 1.8 T Cabriolet (235 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet | 2004 Audi A4 1.8 Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1784 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
