2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi vs. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi | 2008 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
