Quattro or not to Quattro

[Morrellski]

Hi,

new to the site and hoping for a bit of advise. I am shortly going to order a new A6 avant black edition with tech pack, towbar, smartphone interface and dimming mirrors but am struggling to choose between the front wheel drive or the Quattro 2.0 ultra engine.

What is is the likely difference in mpg? Is the Quattro worth it?

Also, do you think I am missing any essential options from the spec above?

Thanks in advance.

[jmagee]

If you're towing I'd say Quattro.

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[Adamski_03]

Welcome to the site, I have a BE saloon 2L ultra great car mpg is generally between 43 and 52 mpg. Can't comment on the Quattro at the moment but I pick mine up on 3rd Sept so will know after that.


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[Morrellski]

Sorry should of mentioned the tow bar is not for towing. Just for a bike rack.

[ukgroucho]

If you can afford the quattro then the difference in MPG is not going to be a deal breaker.

It will, however, drive like a different car to the FWD version. It should feel much more planted, you'll never get wheel spin issues when hauling it out of side roads (esp. in the wet) and you'll be able to say that you have an Audi quattro

Best idea would be to see if you can test drive both back to back but I appreciate that can be hard to set up.

[B5NUT]

I've just got rid of my front wheel drive C7 and have ordered a quattro. Personally prefer the quattro drive system, the only downside is there is a impact in the mpg & performance on the 2.0TDI. I would test drive both cars and make your own mind up, but try and test drive both cars in the wet if you can.

I think you have a good spec, there is so much basic kit on the A6 these days you don't need many more options. I've also gone for tech pack & smartphone interface, was not that bothered about the dimming mirrors, was more interested in the seats and the rear view camera.

[AT.]

What is is the likely difference in mpg? Is the Quattro worth it?

IMHO, all the current and former A6 models were designed with an AWD. This is quite a unique thing in this price range, as most of the cars (including most of the other Audi models) were designed as FWD or RWD. In general, all the cars are acting the best with the original drive method. The reason is simple, if a car was designed with FWD/RWD, then the additional AWD will add additional weight, with a limited four wheel drive capability only. However if a car was designed with AWD, then it will loose driving skills with a FWD, mostly, if we are talking about a large and heavy premium car.

IMHO if you have the ability to buy the best drive configuration then you will feel the superior 3.0TDI/Quattro drive. If you have a limited budget, then I think, a bigger engine, and a FWD could be a better solution then a small engine/Quattro drive combination.

[Morrellski]

I could go to the 218ps 3.0 but not the more powerful model. Not sure whether the extra 30hp is worth the cash but happy to take some advise on it.

What mpg are people getting from the 2.0 Quattro?

Also is it possible to have the reversing camera without having to have the whole parking pack?

[HAWKS]

I've owned fwd, Rwd an Quattro drive types of all makes an models.
I think once you have driven a Quattro, I think that will seal it for you.

[B5NUT]

It's not just the BHP but also the torque of the engine, the 3.0 would be better to go for if you have the extra spare cash, but I found the 2.0 fine for my needs.

You have to have the parking pack.