2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi vs. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi.
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, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDi | 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 FSi | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 895 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 | 8.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
