2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T vs. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T and 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi 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 Avant 2.0 FSi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi. 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 Cabriolet 1.8 T (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T | 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 FSi | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 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 | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
