The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

€ 45,200
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
€ 49,000
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000

ⓘ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 ultra is 0.7 inches longer.
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (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 ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (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 ultra
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.92 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYGA
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
187 hp
201 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
20.16 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
40 mpg
45 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
685 mi
Range
777 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
685 mi
777 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
107 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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