2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro and 2009 Audi A4 2.5 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 44 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro. (370 Nm @ 1500 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 2.5 TDi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro | 2009 Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A4 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1590 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 | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
