2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro.
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, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro | 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
