Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIvsAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    576 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
245hp183kW
193hp144kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km576mi
Calculated
920km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,687mm106in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Max trunk volume-
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
28.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI has 52 hp more than AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI6.0 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 2.1 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 1.9 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 mi
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
920 km
571 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
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

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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.1 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
245 hp
183 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
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
Range score
926 km
576 mi
920 km
571 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

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

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

  • Is 245 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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