2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro and 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro weights approximately 745 kg more than 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T.
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 T (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro. 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.4 Quattro | 2009 Audi A6 3.0 T | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
