Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2008
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    576 mi
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
255hp190kW
245hp183kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
926km576mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
63L
CO2 emissions
264g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 has 10 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
1,705 kg
3,759 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)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)3.2 FSI V67.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI7.0 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)3.2 FSI V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 4.2 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 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)3.2 FSI V6
727 km
452 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 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)3.2 FSI V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
255 hp
190 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
727 km
452 mi
926 km
576 mi
CO2 score
264 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 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.

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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 110 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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