The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 49,900

€ 42,700

€ 49,900
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
The dimensions of the A6 3.0 TDI and the A6 1.8 TFSI ultra are absolutely identical. Both are 194.2 inches long, 73.8 inches wide and 57.3 inches tall.
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
194.2
114.6
194.2
194.2 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.07 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
CRTE
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
215 hp
187 hp
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
A6 3.0 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
A6 3.0 TDI
18.15 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
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1031 mi
Range
708 mi
A6 3.0 TDI
1031 mi
708 mi
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
108 kWh
A6 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
108 kWh
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 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