What Audi Diesel engine do I want?

[crusty]

I am looking for new car for my wife

i think a BMW 530d would be the perfect family car, but she is keen on an Audi A6. Ideally I would like the 3.0 litre engine, but not sure whether to discount the 2.7 and 2.0 engines

I want over 200bhp, and notice that the 2.0 comes in a range of powers, can this engine safely be mapped to over 200bhp? or should I hold out for the 3.0?

Anything else I should be aware of?

[anonymous-user]

I suppose the first question is do you actually need a diesel, given the current/future situation with oil burners?

[DuraAce]

What age of car? Budget?

Nearly new/new? then get the 3.0 bi-tdi.

Used and out of warranty? I'd be wary of the 3.0 as I know two people who've had cam chains go in the last year. Engine out job with a huge bill. I'd spend my own (small pot of) cash on a 2.0 and map it.
Not as good as the 3.0 but easier to run/maintain.

[crusty]

Budget max is 10k ideally would like to spend under 7k

Averaging 15k miles a year including a few blasts down to French alps

If I go for a 2.0 which one? As they seem to come in different powers

[bearman68]

As an auto sparks (so I see lot's of Audi's), I've seen many customers who are very happy with the 3.0, and some horrendous issues on the 2.0. For my money, I would have the 3.0.

[Shiv_P]

2.7/3.0

[angels95]

For that sort of power, I'd be looking at the V6s instead of the four pots.

[Brinyan]

I looked at this a short time back and was very keen on the 3.0. However, due to the torque of the engine, it only comes with an auto box. The 2.0 comes auto or manual.
I didn't go any further with any purchase, but the 3.0 would be preferable, IMO.

[steve-5snwi]

The 3.0 isn't that fast, The A6 is a more comfortable car. Personally i'd be looking at an E Class

[VAGLover]

steve-5snwi said:

The 3.0 isn't that fast, The A6 is a more comfortable car. Personally i'd be looking at an E Class

260 or so BHP isn’t slow, the Bi TDI is 300+, pretty sure that flys!

[steve-5snwi]

It is in the A6, its not a patch on the BMW 3.0 for grunt although it is smoother. BiTurbo is quick but not worth the large premium it commands over the 3.0.

[CX53]

Brinyan said:

I looked at this a short time back and was very keen on the 3.0. However, due to the torque of the engine, it only comes with an auto box. The 2.0 comes auto or manual.
I didn't go any further with any purchase, but the 3.0 would be preferable, IMO.

I'm sure my mate has a manual 3.0 In his A5. Is it just the bigger models that they don't have a manual option?

[crusty]

The car has to be a manual

There are 3.0 manual A6’s out there

[ZX10R NIN]

the difference between the two engines is that the 2.7 engine is only fitted to the FWD version of the A6 & the 3.0 (with 55bhp more) is for the 4wd version, unless you're looking for AWD in particular then the 2.7 will be fine.

2.7 S Line

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3.0 Le Mans

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Edited by ZX10R NIN on Monday 9th October 08:21

[steve2]

I have the 3.0 and it is a lovely engine, mine is the 233 bhp model but can easily be mapped to 280 ish but it is quick enough for me to not bother at the moment.

[Big GT]

crusty said:

The car has to be a manual

There are 3.0 manual A6’s out there

As above go for the 3.0TDI. At this age a none M sport / Sline will maybe your best option. Although a LeMan a6 3.0 Quattro would be worth looking at as these are great cars.

Early A6 3.0tdi's can be found in manuals. But clutches go around 50-70K miles due the high torque . Stick to Auto's at this Torque level.

[Vee]

ZX10R NIN said:

the difference between the two engines is that the 2.7 engine is only fitted to the FWD version of the A6 & the 3.0 (with 55bhp more) is for the 4wd version, unless you're looking for AWD in particular then the 2.7 will be fine.

Isn't there a difference in gearbox ? I understood the 2.7 has the CVT, the 3.0 a normal auto.
The CVT is supposed to be really unreliable.