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AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1995-1997
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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    872 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
816km507mi
Calculated
1,404km872mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
390L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,310L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
73L
CO2 emissions-
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
34.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V has 3 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,810 kg
3,990 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.3 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 4.6 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
816 km
507 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,404 km
872 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.2 s
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
224 km/h
139 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.9 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 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
816 km
507 mi
1,404 km
872 mi
CO2 score
-
138 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 588 km (365 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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