2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic vs. 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic and 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 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, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic (343 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic weights approximately 204 kg more than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic will offer significantly more control. 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 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro Tiptronic | 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2393 cc |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
