2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro and 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro 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 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro weights approximately 155 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 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro 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 Avant 3.0 TDi 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 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro | 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi Automatic | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A4 | A4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1275 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 | 7.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |