2013 2.0T Quattro or 3.0T Quattro

goacom · 04-30-2012, 01:06 PM

Hi Folks,
We are considering a 2013 A6. My understanding is that for 2013, the 2.0T A6 will come with a 8 speed auto instead of the CVT. Apparently, it will also be available with a Quattro option. Does anyone have any more info on this?

Secondly, while the 2.0T is obviously lower down in terms of power compared to the 3.0T, I am wondering if it will also have some advantages in terms of handling? I'm guessing it should have better balance than the 3.0T due to reduced mass in the front. Does anyone have any information on the weight differences between the two?

Finally as some may know, Audi is upgrading the 2.0T engine on the Q5, with slightly more power (225 vs the current 211 hp) and reportedly improved fuel efficiency. Again, I'm wondering if anyone has any info on this.

Thanks.

manishaudi · 04-30-2012, 01:31 PM

A sales guy at my dealer told me that the 2.0 will be coming with a Quattro option as well

stoulana · 04-30-2012, 04:48 PM

If you doing aggressive cornering or for matching slippery road conditions the Quattro option is the way to go. Due to weight distribution of FWD tends to be nose heavy, even if vehicle is lighter it will tend to understeer when negotiating corners .It is characteristic of FWD vehicles in general , now if you get Quattro it can shift power and adjust it to wheels for best handling. A6 quattro is legend on skid pad and slalom (track performance).Now if agreed that quattro is better for handling then next is it 3.0T or 2.0T?
I have 3.0T, in most driving conditions you will find 2.0T is adequate but if you want to leave cars behind from traffic light 3.0T will get you smiling everytime. I'm not sure cost difference between the 2 as in Canada we only get Quattro 3.0T (snow + freezing rain) so I would test drive both and get a feel when you push each one how it reacts. Finally check document below page 16:
http://152.66.93.29/audi/download/au...troduction.pdf

it has power curve and some specs on 2.0T also other pages discuss technical info on both 2.0T, 3.0T.

palermo22 · 05-03-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goacom

Hi Folks,
We are considering a 2013 A6. My understanding is that for 2013, the 2.0T A6 will come with a 8 speed auto instead of the CVT. Apparently, it will also be available with a Quattro option. Does anyone have any more info on this?

Finally as some may know, Audi is upgrading the 2.0T engine on the Q5, with slightly more power (225 vs the current 211 hp) and reportedly improved fuel efficiency. Again, I'm wondering if anyone has any info on this.

Thanks.

I would love to know this as well. We will be getting the 2.0 for 2013 and most likely we will not get Quattro. The whole idea of getting the 2.0 is great gas mileage with a car that can still push it - just not as fast as the 3.0. The CVT transmission was jolding me back with the 2012 2.0 - so the two points you bring up would be nice to have: 8 speed transmission and slightly more HP.

Jatmobil · 05-03-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palermo22

I would love to know this as well. We will be getting the 2.0 for 2013 and most likely we will not get Quattro. The whole idea of getting the 2.0 is great gas mileage with a car that can still push it - just not as fast as the 3.0. The CVT transmission was jolding me back with the 2012 2.0 - so the two points you bring up would be nice to have: 8 speed transmission and slightly more HP.

Hi.. I am a current owner of a 2.0t with the CVT Prem Plus, and sometimes wish did not have the CVT... there is a bit of harshness around the 1800 rpm mark, possibly some won't even notice it but being a motorhead, these things don't go un-noticed.

Having said that, other than that, I have no complaints. I couldn't justify quattro for the 2-3 days of snow in NJ. And anyhow, i am steadily getting ~ 31 - 32 mpg just so as long as I don't push it... even then the car easily gets to 80 mph and curises before you even know it...

If I push it hard, I come away with ~ 28mpg.

Oh and one more thing, the amount of money I saved over a 3.0t Quattro (~6k)... I can't think of another car on the market than the 2.0t A6 Prem Plus, Cold Weather Pkg, Side Assist Pkg, that strikes a better balance of price, mpg and luxury!

RobC · 05-03-2012, 01:03 PM

The 2013 Order Guide says the 2.0T will be available with 8-spd plus quattro or FWD with multitronic.

palermo22 · 05-03-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobC

The 2013 Order Guide says the 2.0T will be available with 8-spd plus quattro or FWD with multitronic.

Can you let me know where the 2013 order guide is online?

Thanks

Zed 2.0 · 05-03-2012, 03:56 PM

The 2.0T is a good engine. The 3.0T is a great engine. Given that you're wondering about these things, and found your way here to ask about them, I'd guess that you care about cars more than the average person. For that reason alone I'd suggest the 3.0T.

RobC · 05-03-2012, 06:19 PM

I put it on my Dropbox here:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/334865/2013%...204.6.2012.pdf

It's the 2013 Order Guide for all Audi models.

AudiFanFL · 05-03-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobC

I put it on my Dropbox here:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/334865/2013%...204.6.2012.pdf

It's the 2013 Order Guide for all Audi models.

Thanks for posting! Now I finally know the features/options of the S6.

04-30-2012, 01:31 PM	#2
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04-30-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
stoulana AudiWorld Member 2012 Audi A6 My Garage Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 304	If you doing aggressive cornering or for matching slippery road conditions the Quattro option is the way to go. Due to weight distribution of FWD tends to be nose heavy, even if vehicle is lighter it will tend to understeer when negotiating corners .It is characteristic of FWD vehicles in general , now if you get Quattro it can shift power and adjust it to wheels for best handling. A6 quattro is legend on skid pad and slalom (track performance).Now if agreed that quattro is better for handling then next is it 3.0T or 2.0T? I have 3.0T, in most driving conditions you will find 2.0T is adequate but if you want to leave cars behind from traffic light 3.0T will get you smiling everytime. I'm not sure cost difference between the 2 as in Canada we only get Quattro 3.0T (snow + freezing rain) so I would test drive both and get a feel when you push each one how it reacts. Finally check document below page 16: http://152.66.93.29/audi/download/au...troduction.pdf it has power curve and some specs on 2.0T also other pages discuss technical info on both 2.0T, 3.0T. __________________

05-03-2012, 01:03 PM	#6
RobC AudiWorld Super User 2013 Audi S6 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 2,477	The 2013 Order Guide says the 2.0T will be available with 8-spd plus quattro or FWD with multitronic. __________________ Robert Cheng 2010 S4, 6-spd, Meteor Gray, Prestige, Sport Diff, Strat shifter, H&R Rear Sway 2013 S6, Estoril Blue, B&O, LED, cold weather, comfort seats, 20", rear shade, BBS CH-R 20x9 ET25

05-03-2012, 06:19 PM	#9
RobC AudiWorld Super User 2013 Audi S6 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 2,477	I put it on my Dropbox here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/334865/2013%...204.6.2012.pdf It's the 2013 Order Guide for all Audi models. __________________ Robert Cheng 2010 S4, 6-spd, Meteor Gray, Prestige, Sport Diff, Strat shifter, H&R Rear Sway 2013 S6, Estoril Blue, B&O, LED, cold weather, comfort seats, 20", rear shade, BBS CH-R 20x9 ET25

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Zed 2.0 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 24,591	The 2.0T is a good engine. The 3.0T is a great engine. Given that you're wondering about these things, and found your way here to ask about them, I'd guess that you care about cars more than the average person. For that reason alone I'd suggest the 3.0T.

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