The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 63,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 42,500
 Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
194.6 in
Length
194 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.64 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
C7 (4G)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CVUA
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Performance

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

▶ REPLAY
13.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.78 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
27 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
506 mi
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
506 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
162.9 kWh
A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft