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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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 (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,521 km
    945 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
290hp216kW
218hp163kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
1,521km945mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,927mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
125g/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 (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,750 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,000 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
28.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.2 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 has 72 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 72 hp (54 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
234 km/h
145 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel7.3 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 (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 1.2 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 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 4.7 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 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,521 km
945 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
234 km/h
145 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 (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

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 (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

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 (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

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 (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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
290 hp
216 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
234 km/h
145 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
1,521 km
945 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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