2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro and 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,122 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro (252 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet 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, 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro.

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2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSi Cabriolet Quattro 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3122 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 78.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 226 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 8.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 66 L


 

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