2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro vs. 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro and 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic.
Because 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI 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 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro | 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant Quattro Tiptronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
