2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 vs. 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 and 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic 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 3.1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic.
Because 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 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 3.1 (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.1 | 2005 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant Multitronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
