2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic vs. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic (220 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro. (201 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 3.0 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) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic. (310 Nm). 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 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet Tiptronic | 2004 Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
