2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic vs. 2006 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic and 2006 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic weights approximately 487 kg more than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic.
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 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic | 2006 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quatrro Tiptronic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
