2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro vs. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro and 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic (201 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (226 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro | 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1705 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 | 9.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
