2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T vs. 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T and 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T. 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 2.0 T Quattro.
Because 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro 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 2.0 T Quattro (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T.
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2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T | 2008 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A4 | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |