The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 55,700

€ 39,600

€ 55,700
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. Both cars are the same length, but the A6 45 TDI is 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller.
A6 45 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.3
73.8
82.1
74.3 in
Width
73.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
115.1
194.2
114.6
194.2
194.2 in
Length
194.2 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 45 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.26 %

General
A6 45 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
C8 (4K)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A6 45 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDVE
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A6 45 TDI
228 hp
187 hp
A6 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A6 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A6 45 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 1.8 TFSI
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
A6 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 45 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
40 mpg
A6 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
699 mi
Range
685 mi
A6 45 TDI
699 mi
685 mi
A6 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111.8 kWh
A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
A6 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 45 TDI
A6 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data