The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 42,100
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 58,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI and the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 194.6 inches long, 73.8 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
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
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
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 quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5434 lb
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.3 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)

General

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYGA
Engine Code
CRTD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
268 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
15.71 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
44 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
856 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
856 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).
109.1 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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)
47.6 cu ft