The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 42,700
 Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter.
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
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 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
193.5 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)

General

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra

Performance

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 1.8 TFSI ultra

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
708 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
708 mi
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
108 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
108 kWh
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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