Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIvsAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,951mm195in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,542mm61in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,611mm63in
Ground clearance-
184mm7in
Trunk volume
530L
565L
Max trunk volume-
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
1,825 kg
4,023 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)40 TDI
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
237 km/h
147 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)40 TDI7.6 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: 0.2 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: 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)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
969 km
602 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
237 km/h
147 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)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 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)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 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)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.8 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)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 400 km (249 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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