2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi vs. 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro

To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi and 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (430 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi 2004 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro
Make Audi Audi
Model A6 A6
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2698 cc 2974 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 3300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 91.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 225 km/hour 243 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1765 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.4 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L