2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro and 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi. (158 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 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 Avant 3.0 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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 Quattro (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi. (251 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi.
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2009 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro | 2009 Audi A4 1.8 TFSi | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A4 | A4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |