2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic vs. 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic and 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI 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 3.2 Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic (255 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Audi A6 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 3.2 Tiptronic (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic | 2006 Audi A6 2.0 T FSI | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
