2004 Audi A4 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic vs. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic and 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 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 TDI Quattro Tiptronic (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 2.0 T FSI Quattro Tiptronic | 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
