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AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

55 TDI V6

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    344 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
344hp257kW
333hp248kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,445kg5,390lb
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
58.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
840km522mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,951mm195in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,542mm61in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
184mm7in
-
Trunk volume
550L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
75L
CO2 emissions-
182g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V63,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
16.9 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6 has 11 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
1,815 kg
4,001 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)55 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI 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 (C8)55 TDI V65.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V65.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.1 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 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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)55 TDI V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
840 km
522 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 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)55 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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)55 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 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)55 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.3 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)55 TDI V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
840 km
522 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
-
182 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TDI V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 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 (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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