Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4A,C4) 2.3 (133 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA) & Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI (235 Hp) DSG
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | A6 | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4A,C4) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | Golf VI (5-door) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (133 Hp) Automatic | 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA) | GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI (235 Hp) DSG |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2003 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2006 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 63 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| Power: | 133 hp | 225 hp | 235 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h | 206 , Electronically limited km/h | 246 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.9 sec | 6.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AAR | M54B30TU | CDLG |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2309 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 6.5 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 8.4 l | 8 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, VVT | |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.2 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 89.66 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 84.07 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4797 mm | 4488 mm | 4213 mm |
| Width: | 1783 mm | 1757 mm | 1786 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | 2048 mm | |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1369 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2687 mm | 2725 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1520 mm | 1471 mm | 1533 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm | 1483 mm | 1514 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 11.2 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 14 ° | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 410 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1310 l | 1305 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2030 kg | 1910 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | ||
| Rear brakes: | Disc | ||
| Kerb Weight: | 1455 kg | 1490 kg | 1375 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 710 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17 | 225/40 R18; 225/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 | 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 19 |