The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)

€ 39,600
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A6 1.8 TFSI
€ 57,300
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A6 1.8 TFSI is 0.7 inches longer.
A6 1.8 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.8 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
194.2 in
Length
193.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 1.8 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.67 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 1.8 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 1.8 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CYGA
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
309 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
A6 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 1.8 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
A6 1.8 TFSI
18.98 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 1.8 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A6 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
685 mi
Range
641 mi
A6 1.8 TFSI
685 mi
641 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
129.6 kWh
A6 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 1.8 TFSI
A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data