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AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2ivsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

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

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AUDI RS2 Avant

2.2i

315 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1994-1996
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AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2003

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
315hp235kW
300hp224kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
370L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
82L
CO2 emissions-
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2iAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
24.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
315 hp
235 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i has 15 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
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
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i5.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
315 hp
235 kW
5.4 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
315 hp
235 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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