2009 Audi A4 DTM vs. 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 DTM and 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Audi A4 DTM and 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic are equipped with a 1,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 DTM (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 DTM should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 DTM weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4 DTM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic 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 DTM (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 DTM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic. 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A4 DTM has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A4 DTM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A4 DTM 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro Tiptronic
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1455 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 34 L


 

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