The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

€ 42,100
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 50,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
111.9
194
194.6 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.61 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

General

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
35 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
742 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
742 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
137.9 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 cu ft