2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro vs. 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T

To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro and 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 4.2 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 A6 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T. (339 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T. 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro 2004 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T
Make Audi Audi
Model A6 A6
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 209 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 70 L