2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi vs. 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi and 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 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, 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi (285 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi | 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.4 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 | 1175 kg | 1540 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 | 5.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
