2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI vs. 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI and 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI (285 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI | 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1395 kg |
| 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 Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
