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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

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

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

AUDI S2 Avant

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1992-1995

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
231hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,597mm102in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,448mm57in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
565L
370L
Max trunk volume-
1,200L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
64L
CO2 emissions
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 V6AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 has 1 hp more than AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
1,560 kg
3,439 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
242 km/h
150 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 TDI V66.5 s
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V6.1 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 has more power, AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6: 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: 3.3 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
147 hp/t
110 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 TDI V6
1,068 km
663 mi
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
242 km/h
150 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
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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.1 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
-
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 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 TDI V6AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 372 km (231 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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