2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI vs. 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI and 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet. (301 Nm @ 3200 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 3.0 Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI | 2006 Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
