Car comparison

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2ivsAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 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
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2006

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
  • 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 performance score
    66/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
315hp235kW
335hp250kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
370L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
80L
CO2 emissions-
281g/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 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
20.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
170 km/h
106 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has 20 hp more than AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 20 hp (15 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,805 kg
3,979 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
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
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i5.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.2 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.8 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.2 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
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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
315 hp
235 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
-
281 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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