6 speed gearbox

[shaz75]

Does anybody know the difference between a 5 speed and a 6 speed gearbox in an Audi A4 1.9 tdi.

Cheers Shaz

[lucas88]

One has five gears, the other has six. Sorry couldn't resist. No idea mate.

[Scottyjohn]

Sorry mate what do you mean by difference? I think there is actually a difference in the engines, with the 5 speed having slightly more torque than the 6 speed. Thats about all I know!

[RickT]

Does anybody know the difference between a 5 speed and a 6 speed gearbox in an Audi A4 1.9 tdi.

Cheers Shaz


@ around 2003 - On the 1.9TDi B6 - The Quatrro came with 6 speed and FWD 5 speed..

Im unsure if they put it in later on the B6 -

Also.. the gearing is different within the range on the 6 speed which helps MPG when crusing in 6th

Rick

[paul b]

But on a combined cycle it evens out as the 5 speed has slightly more torque and is less laboured getting up to speed, therefore better fuel economy. Mine is 5 speed. As Rick mentioned the 6 speed would probably be better for somebody who mainly does motorway miles.
Paul

[inertia]

personally I find the 6-speed has better mid range torque then the 5-speed, its almost like its got 2 3rd gears due to the closer ratio.

A friend of mine has a 5-speed and other than that our cars are pretty identical, in a drag race we stay level (0-90) until i change from third to 4th gear when I pull away a reasonable amount

[slinger247]

@ around 2003 - On the 1.9TDi B6 - The Quatrro came with 6 speed and FWD 5 speed..

Im unsure if they put it in later on the B6 -

Also.. the gearing is different within the range on the 6 speed which helps MPG when crusing in 6th

Rick

I have a 6-speed box on my 54 plate fwd 1.9TDi B6 Avant.

[front wing]

@ around 2003 - On the 1.9TDi B6 - The Quatrro came with 6 speed and FWD 5 speed..

Rick


I have a 1.9tdi quattro B6 with a 6 speed box and its on a 2002 plate.

[paul b]

personally I find the 6-speed has better mid range torque then the 5-speed, its almost like its got 2 3rd gears due to the closer ratio.

A friend of mine has a 5-speed and other than that our cars are pretty identical, in a drag race we stay level (0-90) until i change from third to 4th gear when I pull away a reasonable amount
That must mean that the 5 speed comes back later... as the top speed is the same, unless your friend was backing off... :D
Paul

[inertia]

That must mean that the 5 speed comes back later... as the top speed is the same, unless your friend was backing off... :D
Paul


top speed is the same, but the 6 speed will get to the top speed first IMO.

I think you are confusing top speed an acceleration.

[paul b]

top speed is the same, but the 6 speed will get to the top speed first IMO.

I think you are confusing top speed an acceleration.
No, I know what acceleration and speed is, jeez. As you said, the 6 speed might accelerate (key term) quicker, but in the end the top speed (2nd key term) is the same.
Paul

[inertia]

No, I know what acceleration and speed is, jeez. As you said, the 6 speed might accelerate (key term) quicker, but in the end the top speed (2nd key term) is the same.
Paul


Sorry when you said "comes back later" i was presuming you meant the 5 gear car would catch back up later.

[paul b]

True. But the 5 speed may come back in 5 th gear, as the 6 speed has to shift into 6th. Overall the 6 speed probably has slightly quicker acceleration. Never tried it though.
Paul