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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6vsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

3.0 TFSI V6

290 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2008-2011
VS

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2007-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
290hp216kW
260hp194kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
566km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,927mm194in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
565L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
69L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V64,850-6,800 rpm2,500-4,850 rpm7,050 rpm
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
25.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 has 30 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V66.1 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V67.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 2.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
737 km
458 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
566 km
351 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.3 s
242 km/h
150 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
566 km
351 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
288 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 98 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 65 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 110 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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