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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1995-1997

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,521 km
    945 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
218hp163kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,521km945mi
Calculated
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume
565L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,310L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
80L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,750 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
34.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 25 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,600 kg
3,527 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel7.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.9 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 5.0 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,521 km
945 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
816 km
507 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.2 s
226 km/h
140 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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

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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.3 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

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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
218 hp
163 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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
Range score
1,521 km
945 mi
816 km
507 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
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Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 705 km (438 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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