2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro. (400 Nm @ 3000 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 Avant 4.2 Quattro. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro | 2008 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |