2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro vs. 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro and 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec 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 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec. (129 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec. 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 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 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 Quattro (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro | 2005 Audi A4 2.0 Exec | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
