Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6vsSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
231hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
1,958kg4,317lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
565L
610L
Max trunk volume-
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
50L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
142g/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 V6Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 has 1 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,392 kg
3,069 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
247 km/h
153 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
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 (C8)45 TDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
806 km
501 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
247 km/h
153 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 498 kg lighter
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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