2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic vs. 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic and 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic 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, 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic.
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2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic | 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 Quattro Automatic | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A4 | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1675 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 | 5.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |