2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI vs. 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI and 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI | 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro Tiptronic | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |