2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro vs. 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro and 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro. (162 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI 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, 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro. (225 Nm @ 1950 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 1.8 T Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro | 2006 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1460 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 | 7.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
