The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 43,000
€ 69,000
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘ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. The A6 2.8 FSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the A6 3.0 TDI competition.
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.4
73
79.9
57.3
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
111.9
194
114.6
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.76 %
General
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCEA
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
322 hp
A6 3.0 TDI competition
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 competition
Performance
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
A6 3.0 TDI competition
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
38 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI competition
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
518 mi
Range
731 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
731 mi
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
127.6 kWh
A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
