The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (12 - 14)
€ 43,000

€ 63,000

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘ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 little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.6
73
79.9
57.9
74.8
82.1
73 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
111.9
194
114.6
194.5
194 in
Length
194.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.07 %

General
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCDA
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
309 hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
35 mpg
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
572 mi
Range
695 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
695 mi
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
137.9 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft