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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIvsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    576 mi
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,570kg5,666lb
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
62.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.1s
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
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km576mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,660L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
21.5 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI6.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
887 km
551 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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 (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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 Sedan (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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 Sedan (C8)45 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
926 km
576 mi
887 km
551 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6
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 Sedan (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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