Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra

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

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

1.8 TFSI ultra

190 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,083 km
    673 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
920km571mi
Calculated
1,083km673mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,687mm106in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume-
565L
Max trunk volume
510L
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
65L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,100 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
34.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V has 3 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
1,635 kg
3,605 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra: 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
920 km
571 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
1,083 km
673 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
190 hp
142 kW
8.2 s
226 km/h
140 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra 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 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.2 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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
920 km
571 mi
1,083 km
673 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 164 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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