2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic 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 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic (218 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic 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 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic weights approximately 50 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 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic 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 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic 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 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 T Quattro | 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1645 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 | 9.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
