2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic vs. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro. (218 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro weights approximately 715 kg more than 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic.
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, 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro. 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TDi Avant Quattro Tiptronic | 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
