Car comparison

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 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 allroad (C9)

3.0 TDI V6

299 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2026-present
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
299hp223kW
231hp172kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
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
83.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,016mm197in
4,951mm195in
Width
1,986mm78in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,508mm59in
1,542mm61in
Wheelbase
2,932mm115in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,700mm67in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,680mm66in
1,611mm63in
Ground clearance-
184mm7in
Trunk volume
466L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,497L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V63,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,700 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
23.1 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 has 68 hp more than AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
2,120 kg
4,674 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 allroad (C9)3.0 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V65.4 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6: 0.5 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
938 km
583 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
1,068 km
663 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.7 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 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
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
5,016 mm
197.5 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 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 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
5,016 mm
197.5 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 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
938 km
583 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
Trunk score
466 L
16.5 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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