2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic vs. 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic and 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic (343 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic.
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, 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic. 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic has manual transmission. 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic | 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 4172 cc |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
