2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI vs. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T

To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI and 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T.

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, 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI 2007 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A4
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 225 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1430 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 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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