Car comparison

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,405kg5,302lb
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
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,951mm195in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,542mm61in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
184mm7in
-
Trunk volume
550L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
20.3 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6 has 21 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
1,770 kg
3,902 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 (C8)50 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
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 (C8)50 TDI V65.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: 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 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 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 (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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 (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 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 (C8)50 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.2 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 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 allroad (C8)50 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (C8) 50 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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