The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 43,400
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 54,900
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A6 Avant 2.8 FSI and the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 193.9 inches long, 73.8 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI 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 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
193.9 in
Length
193.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.59 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHVA
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
242 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.7 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
790 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
790 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 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