2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro vs. 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSI
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro and 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSI 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSI. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSI. 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 Avant 2.0 FSI. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSI. (200 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 Avant 2.0 FSI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro | 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSI | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
