Car comparison

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

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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI ultra

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,587 km
    986 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
36.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,286km799mi
Calculated
1,587km986mi
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
129g/km
121g/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 TDI ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI ultra: 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 TDI ultra3,800-4,200 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 ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
36.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 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 ultra
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 ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI ultra 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 ultra
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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
1,725 kg
3,803 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 ultra
226 km/h
140 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 TDI8.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra8.5 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 ultra: 0.2 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 (C8)40 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

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
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
1,286 km
799 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
1,587 km
986 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
8.3 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
226 km/h
140 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/h8.3 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 ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.5 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
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TDI ultra
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,286 km
799 mi
1,587 km
986 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (C8) 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI ultra
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 301 km (187 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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