2001 Audi A6 2.5 D vs. 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 2.5 D and 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT (216 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6 2.5 D. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6 2.5 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 2.5 D weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Audi A6 2.5 D (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 2.5 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 2.5 D | 2001 Audi A6 3.0 CVT | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
