2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro vs. 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro
To start off, both 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro and 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro.
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 Allroad 4.2 Quattro (380 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro. 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro has manual transmission. 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro | 2005 Audi Allroad 4.2 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Allroad | Allroad |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
