2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic vs. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,122 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic.
Because 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 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, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 3.2 FSi Automatic | 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi Quattro Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3122 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1730 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 | 9.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
