The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 49,000

€ 45,200

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
194.6
193.9 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.92 %

General
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
C7 (4G)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
777 mi
Range
685 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
685 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
107 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).
111.8 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
111.8 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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