2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro vs. 2005 Audi A4 2.0 D
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro and 2005 Audi A4 2.0 D were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 D. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 D.
Because 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4 2.0 D. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 Avant 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 2.0 D (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 2.0 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro | 2005 Audi A4 2.0 D | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
