Press Release
The engines
The new Audi A4 Avant comes available with two gasoline engines and three TDIs, which together cover a range of output from 105 kW (143 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp). All of the engines operate with FSI or TDI direct injection; turbochargers provide powerful torque for the three four-cylinder models.
The concept underlying FSI technology, which Audi uses for its gasoline engines, is to inject fuel into the combustion chambers under high pressure and extremely turbulent flow conditions. This makes the combustion process more efficient, improves performance and lowers fuel consumption.
FSI gasoline direct injection technology works especially well in combination with a turbocharger. The four-cylinder TFSI engine achieves power and torque values that would have been the preserve of large-capacity, six-cylinder engines even just a few years ago—and consumes considerably less fuel in the process.
The 1.8 TFSI is featuring in the Audi A4 Avant for the first time. As a member of the highly efficient family of Code 888 engines, this unit is the epitome of a modern gasoline engine. The four-cylinder engine has been designed for maximum efficiency and is built to be compact and lightweight. Thanks to the responsiveness of its turbocharger, it has a visceral response to gas, seeming to rev up with pleasure. And at the same time it was possible to reduce fuel consumption by 1.1 liters per 100 kilometers compared with the predecessor. Two balancing shafts ensure that the engine runs with little vibration.
The 1.8-liter unit produces 118 kW (160 hp) and applies a full 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of torque to the camshaft at engine speeds ranging from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. This engine accelerates the A4 Avant (with manual transmission) to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 8.9 seconds and on up to a top speed of 218 km/h (135.46 mph). The 1.8 TFSI also sets standards in fuel efficiency, consuming an average of only 7.2 liters of premium gasoline per 100 km (32.67 mpg). The power is transmitted to the front wheels via either a manual or a multitronic continuously variable automatic transmission.
The most powerful gasoline engine, the 3.2 FSI, comes with the AVS system. This refined, sonorous V6 is unusually lightweight and its internal friction has been minimized for use in the Audi A4 Avant. Fuel consumption has been improved by 1.5 liters compared with the predecessor. The 3.2 FSI, which always powers all four wheels, is available with a choice of manual or tiptronic transmission. When coupled with a manual transmission, the key data for this engine are the 6.4 seconds it needs to accelerate to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) and its electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). Consuming fuel at a rate of 9.1 l/100 km (25.85 mpg), this V6 also proves itself to be extremely efficient.
Audi also gives buyers a choice of three TDI engines—the most successful efficiency technology in the world. Two of these are two-liter, four-cylinder units hallmarked by numerous improvements: The piston geometry has been further developed to optimize combustion, while a modified turbocharger increases the air supply. Improvements to the fuel supply are provided by a new common-rail system with fast-acting piezo injectors that allow the engine to run calmly and quietly. Two balancing shafts improve engine acoustics.
The smaller model delivers 105 kW (143 hp) and 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) of torque, and accelerates to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 9.7 sec. It achieves a top speed of 208 km/h (129.25 mph) with a fuel efficiency rating of 5.7 l/100 km (41.27 mpg). Power is transmitted to the front wheels via either a manual or a multitronic transmission.
The more powerful two-liter TDI, which will be added to the series at a later point, delivers 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. Front-wheel drive with a manual transmission provides sporty performance, letting this model surge to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 8.6 seconds and achieve a top speed of 224 km/h (139.19 mph). Its fuel consumption is an excellent 5.8 liters/100 km (40.55 mpg).
The 3.0 TDI transforms the A4 Avant into a sports car for leisure use: The 6.3 seconds it needs to reach 100 km/h (62.14 mph) and its governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) are every bit as impressive as its average fuel efficiency rating of 7.1 liters/100 km (33.13 mpg). The powerful V6 diesel engine delivers 176 kW (240 hp) and a hefty 500 Nm (368.78 lb-ft) of torque between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm. The 3.0 TDI comes coupled with a quattro drive and either a manual or—to be available at a later date—tiptronic automatic transmission.
