The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 45,700

€ 49,000

€ 45,700
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
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
73.8
82.1
57.5
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
114.6
193.9
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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.52 %

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
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
CHVA
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 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
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
45 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
546 mi
Range
777 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
777 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
107 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
107 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 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
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