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AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2025
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (C9)

3.0 TDI V6

299 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI 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
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
340hp254kW
299hp223kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,730kg6,019lb
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
56.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,951mm195in
5,016mm197in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,986mm78in
Height
1,542mm61in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,932mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,700mm67in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,680mm66in
Ground clearance
184mm7in
-
Trunk volume
550L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,497L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V65,200-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V63,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI 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
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.5 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
2,120 kg
4,674 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 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 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 (C8)55 TFSI V65.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6: 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 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6: 2.7 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 (C8)55 TFSI V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
692 km
430 mi
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.4 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 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 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 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

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 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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

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 (C8)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.4 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 TFSI V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TFSI V6AUDIA6 allroad (C9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
5,016 mm
197.5 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
938 km
583 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TFSI V6AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A6 allroad (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 245 km (152 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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