WhiteHArtMart Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hi all, due to plans to increase the size of our family I have decided to replace my beloved Mk V GTI with a A4 2.0 TDI (140) Sline. I've gone for a Diesel as I really do miss the mpg of my previous A3 Sportback (especially when driving over 20k miles a year!). Tbh when I test drove the A4 yesterday, I was quite surprised how lively it felt. I have been offered a fairly good trade in and the dealer has offered a further 10% discount on an '07 model A4 as long as its registered in August (to help their figures!!). Not getting a 56 plate doesn't bother me but do you think I should hold out for a bigger discount?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Not sure about holding out for a bigger discount, but I'd certainly hold out for the 170PS version of the same car. [ QUOTE ] Advanced new four-cylinder Piezo TDI engine for Audi A3 and A4 Pump-injector fuel injection and piezo technology combine for the first time in new 170PS 2.0 TDI engine for A3 and A4 New 2.0-litre four-cylinder TDI engine with piezo injection technology and Diesel Particulate Filter offered in addition to existing 140PS unit in A3 and A4 models Available with quattro and front-wheel-drive configurations and with either standard six-speed manual transmission or optional S-tronic twin clutch automatic A3 priced from £18,930 OTR to £24,405 OTR, A4 from £22,965 OTR to £26,265 OTR 170PS @ 4,200rpm, 350Nm from 1,750rpm to 2,500rpm A3 2.0 TDI: 0-62mph in 8.2 secs (2.0 TDI quattro 7.8 secs), top speed 138mph (2.0 TDI quattro 136mph), combined mpg 48.7 (2.0 TDI quattro 44.1), C02 output 157g/km (2.0 TDI quattro 173g/km) A4 2.0 TDI: 0-62mph in 8.6 secs (2.0 TDI quattro 8.5 secs), top speed 142mph (2.0 TDI quattro 139mph), combined mpg 48.7 (2.0 TDI quattro 42.2), C02 output 154g/km (2.0 TDI quattro 177g/km) The first four-cylinder Audi TDI engine to benefit from a performance boost courtesy of piezo injection technology from the V6 and V8 Audi diesel units is now available for A3 and A4 models. The new 170PS, 2.0-litre unit delivers power, torque and acceleration to rival a six-cylinder TDI with characteristic four-cylinder fuel economy in A3 and five-door A3 Sportback models priced from £18,930 OTR, and A4 Saloons and Avants priced from £22,965 OTR. All are available to order for first UK deliveries in July. Slotting in alongside the existing 2.0-litre 140PS TDI engine in the A3 and A4 model ranges, the new 170PS unit is the first in the Audi range to combine 'pumpe-duse' or 'pump jet' direct diesel injection with the performance-maximising piezo crystal injector technology from the 2.7-litre V6, 3.0-litre V6 and 4.2-litre V8 TDI engines. The 170PS power peak in the new engine is delivered at a very accessible 4,200rpm, and peak torque of 320Nm is on tap from just 1,750rpm, resulting in strong, sustained acceleration and keen response across the range. The three-door A3 2.0 TDI passes the 62mph mark from a standing start in 8.2 seconds, its quattro counterpart cutting the time down further still to 7.8 seconds, and the two versions can potentially power on to top speeds of 138mph and 136mph. In the front-drive model, this lively performance is achievable with the added benefit of up to 48.7mpg, giving a potential range of up to 750 miles per tank of diesel. quattro drive Also available in front-wheel-drive and quattro forms, the newly-equipped A4 2.0 TDI can accelerate from rest to 62mph in 8.6 seconds (quattro version 8.5) and reach a maximum speed of 142mph (quattro version 139mph), yet is also capable of covering up to 48.7mpg (quattro version 42.2mpg), putting up to 589 miles within reach between fuel refills. Registering impressively low C02 outputs of 157g/km and 154g/km respectively, the new more powerful front-wheel-drive A3 and A4 models continue to make outstanding financial sense for tax-conscious company car drivers. A 40 per cent tax payer can expect a highly competitive tax liability of £1,575.59 per annum driving the A3 2.0 TDI, and £1,823.36 for the A4 2.0 TDI. The enhancement of the four-cylinder TDI range for the A3 and A4 closely follows significant improvements to the six-cylinder A4 TDI range, which earlier this year adopted a more powerful 233PS version of the acclaimed 3.0-litre TDI engine, along with the 2.7-litre V6 TDI with 180PS from the A6, replacing the 2.5-litre TDI. The Audi TDI family also continues to boast not only the most powerful diesel engine currently available in a production car, but also the world's first purpose built diesel racing engine. On the road the 326PS 4.2-litre V8 TDI powers the remarkable A8 4.2 TDI quattro, and on the circuit the 5.5-litre V12 TDI with 650PS is hotly tipped to rocket the Audi R10 TDI sports prototype to victory in this year's Le Mans 24-hour marathon race (June 17-18). A3 and A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI models OTR prices A3 2.0 TDI 140PS £18,105 A3 2.0 TDI SE 140PS £20,105 A3 2.0 TDI Sport 140PS £20,105 A3 2.0 TDI S line 140PS £21,655 A3 2.0 TDI quattro Sport 140PS £21,505 A3 2.0 TDI quattro S line 140PS £23,055 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 140PS £18,605 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI SE 140PS £20,605 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Sport 140PS £20,605 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S line 140PS £22,155 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro Sport 140PS £22,005 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S line 140PS £23,555 A3 2.0 TDI 170PS £18,930 A3 2.0 TDI SE 170PS £20,930 A3 2.0 TDI Sport 170PS £20,930 A3 2.0 TDI S line 170PS £22,480 A3 2.0 TDI quattro Sport 170PS £22,355 A3 2.0 TDI quattro S line 170PS £23,905 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 170PS £19,430 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI SE 170PS £21,430 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Sport 170PS £21,430 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S line 170PS £22,980 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro Sport 170PS £22,855 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S line 170PS £24,405 A4 and A4 Avant 2.0 TDI models OTR prices (SE specification currently offered at no extra cost, S line with 18-inch wheel upgrade and reduced premium of £750) A4 2.0 TDI 140PS £22,055 A4 2.0 TDI SE 140PS £22,055 A4 2.0 TDI S line 140PS £22,805 A4 2.0 TDI 170PS £22,965 A4 2.0 TDI quattro 170PS £24,390 A4 2.0 TDI quattro SE 170PS £24,390 A4 2.0 TDI quattro S line 170PS £25,140 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 140PS £23,205 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI SE 140PS £23,205 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI S line 140PS £23,955 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 170PS £24,115 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI SE 170PS £24,115 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI S line 170PS £24,865 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro 170PS £25,515 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro SE 170PS £25,515 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S line 170PS £26,265 [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHArtMart Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Cheers for that - was looking at the 170 and didn't realise that the price difference wasn't that great! Waiting for the dealer to confirm availability now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysabelle Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 You do realise that there is more room in your Golf GTI than an A4. I am referring primarily to rear leg room. I have the GTI and new A4. The rear leg space is non existent when I am driving (being 6ft 4) whereas with the golf there is still loads of room for rear passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpty Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 <<<The three-door A3 2.0 TDI passes the 62mph mark from a standing start in 8.2 seconds, its quattro counterpart cutting the time down further still to 7.8 seconds, and the two versions can potentially power on to top speeds of 138mph and 136mph. >>> I get the lower top speed but why should the quattro have a faster sprint if the engines the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordberg Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Grip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 What he said. You can spend the extra 0.4 seconds in the 2WD car listening to your wheels spinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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