The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 42,100
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 55,400
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 0.7 inches longer.
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.8 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
194.6 in
Length
193.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.19 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYGA
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
242 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
790 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
790 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft