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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,465kg5,434lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,352km840mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
-
CO2 emissions
144g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,500-4,250 rpm1,250-3,250 rpm4,500 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
22.5 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI 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 3.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
1,710 kg
3,770 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI5.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: 1.2 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: 1.8 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 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
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
1,352 km
840 mi
-
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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 (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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