Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6vsAUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

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

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

256 hp3123 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
220hp164kW
256hp191kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
3,123cc191cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,519mm60in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
442L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,184L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
26.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
256 hp
191 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 36 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,760 kg
3,880 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V67.1 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.2 s

Although AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has more power, AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.2 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
729 km
453 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
256 hp
191 kW
7.2 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,519 mm
59.8 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6AUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,519 mm
59.8 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
741 km
460 mi
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 allroad (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 123 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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