2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI vs. 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI and 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2.5 TDI (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon. (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI | 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.7 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 | 1560 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
