Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDIvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
1,404km872mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume-
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
73L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
34.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI has 14 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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 (C8)40 TDI
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,810 kg
3,990 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 (C8)40 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI7.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 (C8)40 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,404 km
872 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
224 km/h
139 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 (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI 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 (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.9 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 (C8)40 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
1,404 km
872 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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