Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6

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

New comparison
AUDI logo

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W)

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)

422 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS
AUDI logo

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W)

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)

367 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS
AUDI logo

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W)

3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)

326 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS
AUDI logo

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W)

3.0 TDI V6

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    960 Nm
    708 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,137 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
422hp314kW+150 hp
367hp274kW+95 hp
326hp243kW+54 hp
272hp203kW
Torque
960Nm708lb-ft+360 Nm
840Nm620lb-ft+240 Nm
750Nm553lb-ft+150 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
47.0s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
50.2s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.3 s
4.5s-0.9 s
4.8s-0.6 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
10.9s-6.1 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.5 s
Calculated
14.1s-2.9 s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
566Nm/t379lb-ft/ton
Calculated
496Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,137km707mi
Calculated
1,137km707mi
Calculated
1,137km707mi
Calculated
1,137km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,725mm186in
4,725mm186in
4,725mm186in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,820mm111in
2,820mm111in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,572mm62in
1,572mm62in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
505L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,510L
1,510L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
58L
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hpAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hpAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 hpAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp3,250-4,250 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.5 s
14.1 s
17.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
190 km/h
118 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp has 150 hp more than AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp and AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp and AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hp and AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
422 hp
314 kW
4.1 s
295 km/h
183 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
326 hp
243 kW
4.8 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
272 hp
203 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
Power
422 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
Power
422 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.4 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 (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3)422 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2)367 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1)326 hpAUDIA4 Avant (B9 8W)3.0 TDI V6272 hp
Power
422 hp
314 kW
367 hp
274 kW
326 hp
243 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
960 Nm
708 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,137 km
707 mi
1,137 km
707 mi
1,137 km
707 mi
1,137 km
707 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hpAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 367 hpAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 326 hpAUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 272 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 422 hp

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6
Compare selected cars
1 vehicle selected

Popular comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 3 vs AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 2 vs AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 · Stage 1 vs AUDI A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster