Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)

358 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)

312 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)

277 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    284 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    358 hp
    267 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Power
358hp267kW+127 hp
312hp233kW+81 hp
277hp207kW+46 hp
231hp172kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.4s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-18.5 s
Calculated
62.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-13.8 s
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-10.2 s
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.6 s
5.4s-1.1 s
5.8s-0.7 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
14.4s-7.3 s
Calculated
16.6s-5.2 s
Calculated
18.8s-3.0 s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
423Nm/t283lb-ft/ton
Calculated
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
1,068km663mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
565L
565L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
155g/km
155g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.6 s
18.8 s
21.8 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp has 127 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp: 127 hp (95 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
358 hp
267 kW
4.9 s
284 km/h
176 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
312 hp
233 kW
5.4 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
277 hp
207 kW
5.8 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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

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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp 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 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 3)358 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 2)312 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6 (Stage 1)277 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6231 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
312 hp
233 kW
277 hp
207 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,939 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
4,939 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
1,068 km
663 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 2) 312 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 1) 277 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 231 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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