The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

€ 42,500
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 49,000
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 42,500
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. The A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is just 0 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
194 in
Length
193.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.96 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

General

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CCDA
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
201 hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
45 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
777 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
777 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
107 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft