2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro and 2009 Audi A4 3.0 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 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, 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro | 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 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 | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
