The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,100
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 59,600
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600

ⓘ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 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
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 tiptronic (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 quattro tiptronic (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
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.21 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)

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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CYGA
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
309 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
479 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
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
13.77 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
37 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
37 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
641 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
641 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).
129.6 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 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