2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 D vs. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 D 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic (222 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 D. (218 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 D.
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 3.0 D (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 D 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 3.0 D | 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 | 3189 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
