The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) A6 3.0 TDI
€ 39,600
 Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A6 1.8 TFSI
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the A6 1.8 TFSI.
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
114.6
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.26 %
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
187 hp
A6 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A6 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
A6 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
40 mpg
A6 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
742 mi
Range
685 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
685 mi
A6 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
111.8 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
A6 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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