2008 Audi A4 1.8 T vs. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T and 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi. 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 Avant 2.0 TDi (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 1.8 T | 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 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 | 8.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
