2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro vs. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro and 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T 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, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (226 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro | 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1275 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 | 9.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
