2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic vs. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic and 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic (222 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic | 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
