The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 45,200
 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
€ 52,100
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. The A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
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 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.17 %
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
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
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.91 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
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
40 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
685 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
700 mi
685 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
111.8 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft