2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 vs. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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. Both 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic are equipped with a 2,976 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic (218 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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 3.0 | 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 | 2976 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 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 | 9.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
