Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TDI V6

299 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
299hp223kW
252hp188kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,290kg5,049lb
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
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,999mm197in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,923mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
466L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,497L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L
CO2 emissions-
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V63,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI5,000-5,900 rpm1,600-4,700 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 has 47 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V65.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6
952 km
592 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,048 km
651 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
4,943 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 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 (C9)3.0 TDI V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
299 hp
223 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
952 km
592 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
-
146 g/km
Trunk score
466 L
16.5 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (C9) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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