2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi vs. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi and 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 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 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T 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, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi | 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 T Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 2671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
