The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 43,400
€ 58,200
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A6 Avant 45 TDI.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.8
74.3
83.1
73.8 in
Width
74.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
193.9
115.1
194.4
193.9 in
Length
194.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.23 %
General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
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 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
CHVA
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
228 hp
A6 Avant 45 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 45 TDI
Performance
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.7 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
A6 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
A6 Avant 45 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
524 mi
Range
675 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
675 mi
A6 Avant 45 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
A6 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
