The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 45,600
€ 61,000
€ 45,600
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. 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.
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
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
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.12 %
General
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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)
CCEA
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 2.8 FSI
217 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 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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17.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
A6 2.8 FSI
17.83 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 2.8 FSI
A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A6 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
39 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
552 mi
Range
756 mi
A6 2.8 FSI
552 mi
756 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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
170.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 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
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
