The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 55,400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 53,900
 Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) A6 Avant 45 TFSI
€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel 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 TFSI.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.4
193.9 in
Length
194.4 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.55 %
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
DKNA, DLHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
242 hp
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 45 TFSI

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 45 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.99 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
A6 Avant 45 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
36 mpg
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
602 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
602 mi
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.1 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
A6 Avant 45 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft