2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic vs. 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic and 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro.

Because 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro 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, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 3.2 Tiptronic 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Quattro
Make Audi Audi
Model A6 A6
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3130 cc 3123 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 13.0:1 13.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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