The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 41,100
€ 61,000
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 0.7 inches shorter.
A6 2.8 FSI
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
193.5
114.6
194.2
193.5 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.87 %
General
A6 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CHVA
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
316 hp
A6 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
18.04 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
39 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
524 mi
Range
756 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
524 mi
756 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 2.8 FSI
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
