2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet vs. 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet and 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro (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 3.2 FSI Quattro 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 110 kg more than 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro.
Because 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro 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 3.2 FSI Quattro 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 3.2 FSI Quattro (320 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4 1.8 T Cabriolet. (235 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro 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 1.8 T Cabriolet | 2004 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1784 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
