2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic vs. 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic and 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic 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 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic. (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Automatic (300 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant Quattro Tiptronic | 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1505 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 | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
