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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

3.0 TFSI V6

290 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2008-2011
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
290hp216kW
250hp186kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,927mm194in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V64,850-6,800 rpm2,500-4,850 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
27.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 has 40 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V66.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 1.5 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 2.2 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
737 km
458 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
598 km
372 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.6 s
243 km/h
151 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI 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 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.6 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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
293 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 70 g/km less CO2

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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