2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro

To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro and 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro and 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro are equipped with a 3,123 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro weights approximately 436 kg more than 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro.

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, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A4
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 3123 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1596 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 63 L


 

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