Originally Posted by
flysurfer
Interesting. The A4 2.0T sedans I rented at Hertz LAX less than 2 years ago had the CVT.
... but not the 7 speed CVT in the 1.8T. The six-speed CVT in the 2.0T handles higher torque than the 7 speed which has very compact, lighter components.
Originally Posted by jfranci3
In the UK, it'll be a 1.8T gas, 2.0T gas, 3.2 gas, 2.0 Diesel, or 3.2 Diesel.
I'd only worry about the 1.8 gas and 2.0 Diesel. Everything else should feel fairly gusty. One may yeild faster acceleration times, but they are all tuned from good mid-range punch (around town power). You'll likely be very satisfied with the 2.0 4cly turbo.
I wouldn't worry about getting any of the powerplants at all. They are all very good. The A4 is a very balanced car and you will enjoy it very much.
I actually prefer the turbo-diesels for their tremendous low end torque - makes the car feels very muscular. They only lose out to the petrol driven engines at high (read >100mph) speed overtaking on highways, but will still score on frugal consumption. But that is personal, I guess. Heee... and you have to bear with the slightly rougher engine sound.