Compare: A4's 5-speed Tiptronic vs. A3's 4-speed Automatic (more)

01-07-2000, 03:17 AM

Compare: A4's 5-speed Tiptronic vs. A3's 4-speed Automatic.

Both have DSP I've been told. How does it work out
performance-wise vs. less-weight?

I'm thinking about either an (used) A3 or A4 1.8T and chip it to 200HP/300Nm. A3 will be cheaper but how does the transmission compare to the A4-type?

Cheers,

Laurens

01-07-2000, 06:03 AM

I don't know if the gear ratios are different, I'd think so. The A3's automatic transmision just don't cut it, slow, noisy, and cheap-feeling. The triptronic in the A4 feels more advanced, shifts are smoother and the car seems to perform better than the A3 automatic.

I chose the A4 over the A3 (both manual) for its features and "it is a family car, honey!". Yet, if you MUST have an automatic, I'd suggest getting the A4.

Both cars are great, but I really prefer manual. I'm now pondering what would cost me to change the wife's Jetta VR6 for an A3 1.8T, manual, of course.

Hope this helps

Carlos

01-07-2000, 06:03 AM	#2
Carlos Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	test drove both, bought A4 manual I don't know if the gear ratios are different, I'd think so. The A3's automatic transmision just don't cut it, slow, noisy, and cheap-feeling. The triptronic in the A4 feels more advanced, shifts are smoother and the car seems to perform better than the A3 automatic. I chose the A4 over the A3 (both manual) for its features and "it is a family car, honey!". Yet, if you MUST have an automatic, I'd suggest getting the A4. Both cars are great, but I really prefer manual. I'm now pondering what would cost me to change the wife's Jetta VR6 for an A3 1.8T, manual, of course. Hope this helps Carlos

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