2.0T question - but Audi (sorry)

[celica]

so i've read the ed30 has k04 and other bits similar to the s3, but i was wondering do any of you know anything about the 2.0T DTM A4, as it packs 220bhp standard over normal 200bhp like the gti?

[Hurdy]

You'd be better on audisport net with that question. Or, the vwaudi forum.

I haven't got a clue.

T_T!!!?

[Teutonic_Tamer]

The A4 DTM Edition is one of the variants which I don't have any data for yet.  If someone wants to PM me a VIN, then I can add that to my spreadsheet.  And if anyone has any info on the 170PS 2.0TFSI from the Audi A6, that would also be helpful.

But I doubt the vwaudi forum would have such detailed info on the 2.0TFSI - as their 'resident' Audi tech is an A8 specialist.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Actually, just had a very quick look on ETKA, and the DTM Ed BUL engine is basically the same as the standard GTI BWA engine - with the K03 turbo.

And it is time for my pit.

[Egbutt Wash]

Same engine as the GTI.  Twopence worth of software to up the hp by 20.  £5,000 on the price of the normal S A4.

Marketing rip off model.

[celica]

hi
thanks
shame, as with the quattro system which the ed30 misses it would have been good

anyone know how the a4 avant 2.0T performance and handling compare to a gti

[dubcruiser]

Same engine as the GTI.  Twopence worth of software to up the hp by 20.  £5,000 on the price of the normal S A4.

Marketing rip off model.

I think you'll find it was a bit more than that...

The Audi will be a bit slower than the Golf as the Quattro slows things down a bit and the Audi will be heavier. Not an awful lot in it though if everyday driving...

[Teutonic_Tamer]

hi
thanks
shame, as with the quattro system which the ed30 misses it would have been good

Yeah, I do remember reading the official press release for the DTM, which basically stated it was just a software tweak.

anyone know how the a4 avant 2.0T performance and handling compare to a gti

Why, do you have a DTM, or are you thinking of getting one?

Anyway, the A4 Avant will be slightly slower acceleration-wise, because they are a tad heavier than the GTI.  But top speed - the A4 would probably have it over the GTI, due to the better aerodynamics (the A4 saloon would be faster than the Avant though  ).

Handling-wise - well the B7 A4 range are very good actually, even the Avants.  Their suspension geometery and servotronic steering are just about spot on - and unless you get a GTI with sorted suspension - then there would be little between them.