2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro vs. 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro and 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro | 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro Automatic | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |