2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic vs. 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic and 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,121 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic.
Because 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic 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, 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic | 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3121 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
