2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro and 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro | 2009 Audi A6 2.7 TDi Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
