2008 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro and 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T 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, 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro.
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2008 Audi A4 1.8 T Quattro | 2008 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A4 | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1590 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 | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |