The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 69,700

€ 58,700

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A6 Avant 4.2 FSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.6
73
79.9
57.1
74.7
82.1
73 in
Width
74.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.1 in
111.9
194
114.4
194.4
194 in
Length
194.4 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
114.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.05 %

General
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BVJ
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
215 hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.15 lb/hp
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
20.15 lb/hp
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
39 mpg
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
487 mi
Range
756 mi
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
756 mi
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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