0-60 a42.0 vs. 3.2 tiptronic
11-11-2005, 05:46 AM
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I'll never get the "which is faster?" questions
Please don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to flame you. This question comes up all the time.
From my point of view, if my biggest concern was just going fast, I wouldn't buy an Audi. (well except maybe a S4)
Neither car is "blazing" stock, but both are reasonably quick and have the same limited top speed.
They deliver their power differently.
The 2.0 is more tunable and when chipped is probably "faster/quicker" than the 3.2.
Test drive them both (and other makes) and weigh all the considerations...including price.
There is so much more to Audis than going fast.
Frankly, if going fast is your primary concern, you might want to go with a different make.
From my point of view, if my biggest concern was just going fast, I wouldn't buy an Audi. (well except maybe a S4)
Neither car is "blazing" stock, but both are reasonably quick and have the same limited top speed.
They deliver their power differently.
The 2.0 is more tunable and when chipped is probably "faster/quicker" than the 3.2.
Test drive them both (and other makes) and weigh all the considerations...including price.
There is so much more to Audis than going fast.
Frankly, if going fast is your primary concern, you might want to go with a different make.
11-11-2005, 05:56 AM
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Re: I'll never get the "which is faster?" questions
just a VERY SIMPLE q between two engines, stock, without any modifications. still looking for still would appreciate an answer. thank you.
11-11-2005, 06:04 AM
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Here are the specs
Fair enough. *Clipped from audiusa.com*
Manufacturer's claims:
2.0T
Turbocharged DOHC inline 2.0 liter 4-cylinder with FSI? Direct Injection, variable valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement: 2.0 liters (121.06 cu. in.)
Bore: 3.25 in.
stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5,100-6,000 rpm
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm
0-60 mph in seconds: 7.1 (FrontTrak manual models), 7.3 (multitronic CVT with FrontTrak and 6-speed manual with quattro), 7.5 (6-speed Tiptronic with quattro)
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*:
multitronic: 24/32
manual, FrontTrak: 23/34
manual, quattro: 22/31
Tiptronic: 22/30
3.2:
DOHC aluminum 90-degree 3.2 V6 with FSI Direct Injection, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement: 3.2 liters (190.57 cu. in.)
Bore: 3.33 in.
stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Horsepower: 255 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
0-60 mph in seconds: 6.7
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*:
Tiptronic, quattro: 19/26 mpg
manual, quattro: n/a
multitronic, FrontTrak: n/a
Manufacturer's claims:
2.0T
Turbocharged DOHC inline 2.0 liter 4-cylinder with FSI? Direct Injection, variable valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement: 2.0 liters (121.06 cu. in.)
Bore: 3.25 in.
stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5,100-6,000 rpm
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm
0-60 mph in seconds: 7.1 (FrontTrak manual models), 7.3 (multitronic CVT with FrontTrak and 6-speed manual with quattro), 7.5 (6-speed Tiptronic with quattro)
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*:
multitronic: 24/32
manual, FrontTrak: 23/34
manual, quattro: 22/31
Tiptronic: 22/30
3.2:
DOHC aluminum 90-degree 3.2 V6 with FSI Direct Injection, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement: 3.2 liters (190.57 cu. in.)
Bore: 3.33 in.
stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Horsepower: 255 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
0-60 mph in seconds: 6.7
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*:
Tiptronic, quattro: 19/26 mpg
manual, quattro: n/a
multitronic, FrontTrak: n/a
11-11-2005, 06:11 AM
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Re: Here are the specs
THANK YOU bob. what is your opinion on audi's #'s
compared to all the magazines? are they biased since they are audi's own? you dont live in upstate ny by any chance, do you?
compared to all the magazines? are they biased since they are audi's own? you dont live in upstate ny by any chance, do you?
11-11-2005, 06:15 AM
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Re: Here are the specs
Actually, I do in fact live upstate.
I've never timed it, but my butt says Audi's numbers are pretty accurate if I launch in Sport mode. (mine's a 2.0 Quattro/Tip)
I suspect some of the mags' test drivers test it in D.
I've never timed it, but my butt says Audi's numbers are pretty accurate if I launch in Sport mode. (mine's a 2.0 Quattro/Tip)
I suspect some of the mags' test drivers test it in D.
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11-11-2005, 06:16 AM
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Acceleration times are about right
As for what magazines claim, there have been some where a 2.0T quattro would do 0-60 in under 7 seconds which is clearly wrong. Audi's numbers are about right.