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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSIvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    576 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
252hp188kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,355kg5,192lb
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
69.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km576mi
Calculated
915km569mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
65L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
22.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 7 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 (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 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 (C8)45 TFSI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
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)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 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 (C8)45 TFSI6.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.7 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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)45 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
915 km
569 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 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 (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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 (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.7 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)45 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
926 km
576 mi
915 km
569 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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