2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic vs. 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic and 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,129 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 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, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic. (225 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Multitronic | 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
