The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 42,700
€ 49,400
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘ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 ultra is 0.7 inches longer.
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.3
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
114.6
194.2
114.6
193.5
194.2 in
Length
193.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.36 %
General
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CYGA
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
187 hp
201 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
19.4 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
41 mpg
41 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
708 mi
Range
708 mi
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
708 mi
708 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
108 kWh
117.3 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
