Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,050 km
    652 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,050km652mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,951mm195in
Width
1,866mm73in
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
550L
Max trunk volume
995L
1,660L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
1,945 kg
4,288 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 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V66.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V66.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: 0.4 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 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: 1.1 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 TDI V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
1,050 km
652 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
887 km
551 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 TDI V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Range score
1,050 km
652 mi
887 km
551 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 163 km (101 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

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