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

45 TFSI (Stage 3)

397 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI (Stage 2)

344 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI (Stage 1)

313 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,405kg5,302lb
2,405kg5,302lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+31 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+16 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+6 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.7s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-8.0 s
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-1.4 s
5.3s-0.9 s
5.6s-0.6 s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s-6.8 s
Calculated
15.7s-4.6 s
Calculated
17.5s-2.8 s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
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
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.7 s
17.5 s
20.3 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
276 km/h
171 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.8 s
291 km/h
181 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.3 s
276 km/h
171 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.6 s
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.2 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 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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
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
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
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
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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
  • Largest trunk

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