Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro

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Audi A4 2005 3.0 diesel description

Cabrio Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro has been produced from November, 2005 to January, 2008. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 233 horsepower on 3500 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. This Audi A4 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.2 litres.

Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 242 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A4 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Audi A4 version with automatic gearbox (Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro AT 4x4) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.5 seconds later (in 7.8 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km.

Audi A4 3.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro technical data

Model:	Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro
Body style:	Cabrio
Production period:	2005. November ... 2008. January
Engine:	2967 cm³ Diesel, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	209 g/km
Power:	233 HP ON 3500 RPM	Torque:	450 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (6 gears)	Drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed:	242 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.9 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	8.3 l/100km (28.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.57m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters
Trunk capacity:	246 litres
Gross weight:	2270 kg

Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro engine ASB

Engine reliability and common problems:

The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high.
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	2967 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	83 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	91.4 mm
Compression ratio	17 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. More service info
Timing chain change interval	300,000 km (specified), 200,000 km (recommended)
Fuel system	Common Rail Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	8.2 litres (8.7 quarts) More service info
Power	233 HP ON 3500 RPM
Torque	450 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year)	2003
Duration of production	7 years
	Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2006 onwards.
Engine also used on	Audi A6 Audi A8
	Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Audi A4 cabrio [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 1.8 T	1.8 Petrol	163 HP	8.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Front wheel
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 1.8 T Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.8 Petrol	163 HP	8.5 l/100km	Automatic	Front wheel
Audi A4 2007 Cabriolet 2.0 T FSI Feb 2007 — Jan 2008 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	200 HP	8.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 2.0 T FSI	2.0 Petrol	200 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic	Front wheel
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	140 HP	6.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Front wheel
Audi A4 2006 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI Jun 2006 — Jan 2008	2.0 Diesel	140 HP	6.5 l/100km	Automatic	Front wheel
Audi A4 2007 Cabriolet 2.7 TDI Jan 2007 — Jan 2008	2.7 Diesel	180 HP	7.1 l/100km	Automatic	Front wheel
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)	3.0 Diesel	233 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
Audi A4 2005 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI quattro 4x4 Most powerfull diesel version (233 HP)	3.0 Diesel	233 HP	8.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Audi A4 2005 3.1 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI	3.1 Petrol	256 HP	9.6 l/100km	Automatic	Front wheel
Audi A4 2005 3.1 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds	3.1 Petrol	256 HP	10.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
Audi A4 2005 3.1 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI quattro 4x4	3.1 Petrol	256 HP	11.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel

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