High Performance Gas vs Diesel Sound Off - What do you choose???

[Shomegrown]

LET'S GET READY TO RUMMMMMBLLLLLEEEE!!!!!!

In this corner, we have today's favorite - the 420 hp / 406 lb-ft 4.0L Twin Turbo Gasoline V8.

0-60 in 3.7 seconds and about 28 mpg on the highway.





In the other corner we have the underdog - the 313 hp / 480 lb-ft compound bi-turbo 3.0L V6 TDI

0-60 in 4.4 seconds and over 40 mpg on the highway.





Who do you pick, and why? Vote above!

[josh_did_what]

I can't watch any of the videos or anything right now, but Im gonna say the TDI. The A6 in general is a whole lotta car, and a V6TT TDI is nothing to scoff at. After that it might just be excessive, for a luxury sedan like this. Also if I were badge-conscious, buying the TDI isn't a badge to be ashamed of IMO.

[eweu]

More torque plus better mileage? TDI all the way.

[VertigoGTI]

Was expecting sound clips...

[Robski92]

TDI. Slap a Milltek on it and enjoy.

[Shomegrown]

Was expecting sound clips...

Do you not see the 4 YouTube videos posted?

[Iroczgirl]

I pick neither.

I prefer the sound of an old fashioned high-compression American V8.

[Mathdiesel]

I vote for the TDI, but with this exhaut setup

[maloosheck]

V6 TDI with the output of my V10 TDI? Hell, yes!

[Dinosaurius]

I chose the TDI.
The difference in 0-60 acceleration is largely academic to me. The greater torque and better fuel efficiency are things that I'll notice in my driving. It's a win-win.

[feels_road]

I chose the TDI.
The difference in 0-60 acceleration is largely academic to me. The greater torque and better fuel efficiency are things that I'll notice in my driving. It's a win-win.

X2. Now, in a lighter weight sports car, that's a different proposition.

[Shomegrown]

I vote for the TDI, but with this exhaut setup

I hadn't heard that one before, thanks.

[Lupo TDI]

I vote for the TDI, but with this exhaut setup

Impressive.

[2.0T_Convert]

Neither because I would rather own a Jag than an Audi

[1Point8TDan]

I voted 4.0L because it sounded better to me. Diesel cars aren't meant to be fun - thats why I want a Touareg TDI.

[quality_sound]

TDI.

[Buzzkill]

Keep the torque, give me the speed. Gas for me please.

[dodger21]

You guys complaining about revs need to use your gears better. :pop:

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[71DubBugBug]

As mentioned, at idle, that tdi sounds like an americna v8
I voted TDI, theres nothing better than driving into narrow garages, and hearing the diesel roar!

I understand OP is comparing engine noises, but for all of you, comparing a s6 to an a6 is a little apples to oranges, no? Does the s6 not have a tuned exhaust to make it sound sporty?

Does the new BiTDi need the add blue?

Second, the supersprint exhaust, the video mentions reprogramming the dpf, have they found a way to remove it completely, and program the ecu?

[Numbersix]

For the type of driving I do 95% of the time? TDI.

It'd be hugely rapid and likely deliver high 20's on the city cycle. In a car like the A6, that's fantastic--and much better to live with in the real world than the S6, which would likely return 16-18 I'd think (for comparison, I barely get more than 22mpg in my GTI on my daily commute, which averages 18-19mph).

However, the S6 is huge value against cars like the Merc and M5. Honestly, I couldn't see myself stretching to buy an M5 over the S6.