2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro | 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.1 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 | 1595 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
