2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi vs. 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi and 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi. (158 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro will offer significantly more control. 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 Avant 1.8 TFSi (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro.
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2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSi | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 T Quattro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A4 | A4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |