2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 vs. 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 and 2009 Audi A4 Avant 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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 Avant 1.8 T Quattro weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0.
Because 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 Avant 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 3.0 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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 3.0 | 2009 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 T Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1530 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 | 9.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
