2009 Audi A6 S6 vs. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 S6 and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 S6 (430 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 S6 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T 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 S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. 2009 Audi A6 S6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A6 S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 S6 | 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
