2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro and 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi 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 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic. (300 Nm @ 3200 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 3.0 Quattro Automatic. 2008 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro 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 3.0 Quattro 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 3.0 Quattro 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 | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1610 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 | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |