2005 Audi A4 1.6 vs. 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 1.6 and 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro (220 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4 1.6. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4 1.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Audi A4 1.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4 1.6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant 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, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro (300 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4 1.6. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4 1.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 1.6 | 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
